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

Private Label(s) in Run:

Jos Wineburgh & Son
Harry F. Legg & Co. - Minneapolis

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 220939
Grade: No. 31
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1882
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.289
Registry Population: 11 (1.10%)

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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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 551 · March 1, 2023

Serial Number 220939 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : 220939 = private label Harry F Legg
Minneapolis. Thx eBay item number:353836013418
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31

Anonymous · September 7, 2021

Serial Number 220953 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31

Anonymous · December 16, 2020

Serial Number 220840 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement serial 220840 Hampden Gold Hunter case.
Private label C A Kuster, Buffalo NY. Number on
inside of case case is 72822. No idea of the
provenance of this watch.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31

Anonymous · June 22, 2020

Serial Number 220468 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31

bitucker 20 · November 19, 2018

Serial Number 220854 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Inscribed with " Jos Wineburgh & Son"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31

pmtime Supporter 476 · January 10, 2018

Serial Number 220049 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31

Anonymous · August 5, 2017

Serial Number 220054 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31

Rhoss1 9 · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 220156 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31

Rhoss1 9 · August 11, 2016

Serial Number 220156 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31

Anonymous · April 12, 2015

Serial Number 220986 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

amicus 10 · November 16, 2014

Serial Number 220352 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · May 12, 2014

Serial Number 220693 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31
Hampden Grade No. 31 Pocket Watch