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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 216944 Question Mark
Grade: No. 31 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1882 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Pat. Pinion.
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.505 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (2.27%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.03% Analyzing 86 Sales 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.


1dueberincanton Supporter 36 · February 17, 2020

Serial Number 216944 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is nickel and the grade is 70
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. The Grade 70 is classified as a gilt movement. The Grade 31 is the nickel equivalent. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Hampden Grade No. 31 Pocket Watch