Hampden Pocket Watch: Serial Number 201233 (Grade No. 31)

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Access Date: April 25, 2024

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From the American Horology Archive:

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 31

Private Label(s) in Run:

Robert S. Ditton - Wheeling, W. Va.

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Manufacturer:	Hampden
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number:	201233
Grade:	No. 31
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1881
Size:	18s
Jewels:	11j
Jewel Setting:	Friction
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Finish Pattern:	Geometric Radial
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	14, 36.5, 52
Case:	Various
Database Version:	v52.245
Registry Population:	6 (0.87%)

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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 · March 6, 2021

Serial Number 201628 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch, SN 201,628 is an 18S, 23J, Railway
Special

Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #313432762375]

Anonymous · April 11, 2019

Serial Number 201233 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 201233 made in Wheeling WV.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report and image uploads. Your watch is a private label manufactured by the Hampden Watch Company for Robert Ditton. These were special order movements and still manufactured in Springfield, Massachusetts.