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. 56 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 56

Private Label(s) in Run:

G.H. Daniels

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 256597
Grade: No. 56
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 2 (0.40%)

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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 · May 18, 2021

Serial Number 256732 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 256732 should be Grade 54.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · May 18, 2021

Serial Number 256732 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2021

Serial Number 256675 was reported as accurate.

BJBURN 29 · March 16, 2021

Serial Number 256597 was reported as accurate.

helloyou 19 · December 31, 2020

Serial Number 256675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2017

Serial Number 256552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2017

Serial Number 256552 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade No. 56 Pocket Watch