Pocket Watch Database

Due to the lack of existing factory records, our Hampden Watch Co. database has been reconstructed using observations of known watches.
As a result, the information may contain inaccuracies. Please let us know if you have details that can improve the database.

From the American Horology Archive:
Hampden Grade No. 30 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 30

Private Label(s) in Run:

The Ontario

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 193976
Grade: No. 30
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1881
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: The Ontario
Springfield, Mass.
Pat. Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 1 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.30% Analyzing 73 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · October 28, 2021

Serial Number 193976 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The one that I have is a key wind and key set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Menlo Park to No. 30
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Hampden Grade No. 30 Pocket Watch