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

Private Label(s) in Run:

Simon Morris - Warrenton, Mo.

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 268871
Grade: Springfield
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 14.74% Analyzing 193 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.


Anonymous · September 26, 2021

Serial Number 268669 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 268669 is open face, not hunting as listed.
Don't see a way to upload an image of the
movement or case.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield

Anonymous · November 24, 2019

Serial Number 268294 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is a 3/0 size 15 jewel diadem hunter
case
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield

Anonymous · April 11, 2017

Serial Number 268313 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield

Anonymous · June 7, 2014

Serial Number 268669 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield

Anonymous · January 28, 2014

Serial Number 268273 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · January 19, 2014

Serial Number 268669 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden serial number 268669 is a 7-jewel
movement.

Best regards,
Kent
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Hampden Grade Springfield Pocket Watch