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: 279712
Grade: Springfield
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Patent Pinion.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)

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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 · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 279380 was reported as accurate.

giddykippa 235 · August 9, 2019

Serial Number 279712 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Ktjones72 13 · June 16, 2015

Serial Number 279584 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18 size open face 7 jewel, full plate, stem wind,
lever set, no adj marked,not railroad all screws
are blue.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · February 18, 2014

Serial Number 279989 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Hampden Grade Springfield Pocket Watch