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 Springfield Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Springfield

Private Label(s) in Run:

Boston Watch Co.
H.R. Woodward - Norwich, Conn.
Gray Brothers - Postville, Iowa

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 203134
Grade: Springfield
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
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 9 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.48% Analyzing 64 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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · October 13, 2019

Serial Number 203134 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Springfield grade. 11 jewels, slow train, stamped
regulator index.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield

Rugers1234 7 · October 12, 2018

Serial Number 203102 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is marked H R Woodward Norwich CONN other
wise it is correct
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield

Acme69runner 24 · November 15, 2014

Serial Number 203008 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield

Anonymous · January 31, 2014

Serial Number 203188 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield

Anonymous · May 20, 2013

Serial Number 203008 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is keywind keyset
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Boston Watch Co. to Springfield

Anonymous · May 19, 2013

Serial Number 203008 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Boston Watch Co. to Springfield
Hampden Grade Springfield Pocket Watch