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: 280867
Grade: No. 57
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial
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: v52.219
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.81% 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.


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