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:

Independent Watch Co. Fredonia, N.Y.

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Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 217509 Question Mark
Grade: Springfield Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1882 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key 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: Springfield, Mass.
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (1.33%) 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.


cmould Supporter 192 · March 5, 2023

Serial Number 217121 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · February 24, 2022

Serial Number 217509 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch matches the description and
observations of the Springfield grade, 11 jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 33 to Springfield
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

cdrridg 42 · December 19, 2013

Serial Number 217097 was reported as accurate.

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