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 Hayward Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Hayward

Private Label(s) in Run:

Kesselmeier & Bechtol Galion, Ohio

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Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 290434 Question Mark
Grade: Hayward Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1883 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (0.93%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.18% Analyzing 81 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.


Anonymous · June 2, 2023

Serial Number 290655 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2022

Serial Number 290771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2022

Serial Number 290771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2022

Serial Number 290771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2020

Serial Number 290994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2020

Serial Number 290796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2017

Serial Number 290655 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2017

Serial Number 290669 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2017

Serial Number 290297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2017

Serial Number 290434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2016

Serial Number 290434 was reported as accurate.

hamil941 1 · July 6, 2013

Serial Number 290996 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Springfield to Hayward
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Hampden Grade Hayward Pocket Watch