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

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 270299
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: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 4 (1.33%)

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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.


BJBurn2 22 · February 6, 2023

Serial Number 270466 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: that doesn't look like nickel, may be a No.55.
not 58
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 No. 58 to No. 56
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 13, 2019

Serial Number 270210 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 58 to No. 56
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 30, 2018

Serial Number 270402 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 58 to No. 56
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Hampden Grade No. 56 Pocket Watch