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: 281874
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: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 10 (2.00%)

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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.


2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · April 24, 2022

Serial Number 281874 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2020

Serial Number 281738 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2020

Serial Number 281828 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2019

Serial Number 281770 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · May 1, 2019

Serial Number 281874 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · March 11, 2019

Serial Number 281874 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade No. 56 Pocket Watch