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

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 235904 Question Mark
Grade: Lafayette Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1882 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Parallel 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: Lafayette
Springfield, Mass.
Pat. Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (11.11%) 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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · May 24, 2019

Serial Number 235904 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's 11 jewels, uploaded photos. Thanks!
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Hampden Grade Lafayette Pocket Watch