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 J.C. Perry Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: J.C. Perry

Private Label(s) in Run:

W. M. Ragland

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 198860
Grade: J.C. Perry
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1881
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 2 (1.11%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 53 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 31, 2023

Serial Number 198860 was reported as accurate.

BJBURN 29 · November 2, 2019

Serial Number 198860 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade J.C. Perry Pocket Watch