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. 57 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 57

Private Label(s) in Run:

Lakeside
The Wonder

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 259922
Grade: No. 57
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 6 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.88% Analyzing 64 Sales

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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 543 · August 18, 2022

Serial Number 259922 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : mvmnt 259922 is marked Lakeside,
possibly a private label?
Thx. https://www.ebay.com/itm/185536032398

https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/dueber-hampden-priva
te-label-watches.149208/#post-1171669

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · October 9, 2020

Serial Number 259952 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

billkov 98 · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 260076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2016

Serial Number 260333 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2015

Serial Number 260028 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 260028 Marked on works Rose & Bro. La Crosse Wis.

Anonymous · August 4, 2014

Serial Number 260151 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade No. 57 Pocket Watch