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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 235904
Grade: Lafayette
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1882
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Parallel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Lafayette
Springfield, Mass.
Pat. Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 1 (11.11%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

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Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · 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