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 Watch Co.

Grade: No. 55

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 256397 Question Mark
Grade: No. 55 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1883 Question Mark
Size: Unknown Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt 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
Movement Markings: Hampden
Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (1.00%) 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.


Anonymous · June 19, 2021

Serial Number 256352 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 56 to No. 55
Size changed from 18 to Unknown
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

BJBURN 29 · March 14, 2021

Serial Number 256397 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 56 to No. 55
Size changed from 18 to Unknown
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

BJBURN 29 · March 14, 2021

Serial Number 256397 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I think it's a grade No. 54 (from eBay photos)
Curator Response: Do you happen to have a link or Item number to refference? Thanks!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 56 to No. 55
Size changed from 18 to Unknown
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

BJBURN 29 · March 14, 2021

Serial Number 256397 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 56 to No. 55
Size changed from 18 to Unknown
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Ann1379 27 · August 28, 2017

Serial Number 256126 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 56 to No. 55
Size changed from 18 to Unknown
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

dlweers 7 · July 25, 2017

Serial Number 256301 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 56 to No. 55
Size changed from 18 to Unknown
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 27, 2017

Serial Number 256497 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 56 to No. 55
Size changed from 18 to Unknown
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 256126 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 55
Size changed from 18 to Unknown