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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 280867 Question Mark
Grade: No. 57 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1883 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Hampden
Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.465 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.80% Analyzing 66 Sales Question Mark

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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.


leep01 4 · May 2, 2019

Serial Number 280867 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: From the best information I can gather, this is
Grade 58, Model 3, 15j, 1884, nickel rather than
gilt. It's a much finer watch than the quality
rating you give it.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. With the burnished jewels, the total count is likely 11, classifying this particular watch as a Grade No. 57. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 57
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Hampden Grade No. 57 Pocket Watch