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

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 278292
Grade: No. 57
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
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: 4 (1.05%)
$ 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.


winterwolf Supporter 97 · April 2, 2023

Serial Number 278644 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is Lever set, Nickel, Open face.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 57
Factory Model changed from 1 to 3
Movement Configuration changed from Adaptable to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Hampden Grade No. 57 Pocket Watch