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 Springfield Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Springfield

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 267018
Grade: Springfield
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Porter
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Springfield, Mass.
Patent Pinion.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 2 (10.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 59 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.


Diverguy64 6 · May 23, 2021

Serial Number 267018 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 jewels, not 15
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Your uploaded images show a top plate that is consistent with a jewel count of 11, which matches the "Springfield" grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Hampden Grade Springfield Pocket Watch