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 Lafayette Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Lafayette

Private Label(s) in Run:

Monmouth, Ill.

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Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 214655 Question Mark
Grade: Lafayette Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1881 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.470 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (1.00%) Question Mark

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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 · November 22, 2020

Serial Number 214655 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2018

Serial Number 214636 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2018

Serial Number 214577 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2017

Serial Number 214599 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2015

Serial Number 214911 was reported as accurate.

fjedkin 2 · March 1, 2015

Serial Number 214636 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Hampden Grade Lafayette Pocket Watch