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. 31 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 31

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 194681
Grade: No. 31
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1881
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 4 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.06% Analyzing 84 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 · April 26, 2020

Serial Number 194681 was reported as accurate.

Majwatz 31 · September 10, 2016

Serial Number 194681 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: "Boston Watch Company" Watches made by
Hampden

If you run across a watch marked "Boston Watch
Company" on the movement and/or dial, it is VERY
likely that it is NOT an original Boston Watch
Company watch. The total watch production for
Boston Watch Company was around 5000 watches, so
if you have a Boston Watch Company watch with a
serial number above 5000, then it's not an
original Boston Watch Company watch!

The Dueber-Hampden Watch Company produced an
18-size model which was labeled "Boston Watch
Company". It is not known how or when (or if)
Hampden acquired the rights to the "Boston Watch
Company" name, but these Hampden-produced "Boston
Watch Company" watches are far more plentiful than
original watches produced by the Boston Watch
Company, which are quite rare and collectible.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

redjms Hampden Expert 56 · May 20, 2016

Serial Number 194681 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dial & Mvt. both marked; BOSTON WATCH CO. [Mvt.
marked; BOSTON WATCH CO. BOSTON MASS., U.S.A.
Grade;31, Model; 2, Jewels; 11, Config.; Hunter,
Finish; Nickel, Setting; Lever, Plate; Full; Adj.;
No, Pos.; 0, RRG; No.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Emeraldcitytime 1 · December 20, 2015

Serial Number 194707 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: full plate, not adjusted, 7 jewel, marked "Hampton
Watch Co." , nickel finish, made "Springfield
Ill", regulator whip and screwed down gage, flat
hairspring
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hampden Grade No. 31 Pocket Watch