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

Private Label(s) in Run:

Smith & Powers - Youngstown, O.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 294117
Grade: Springfield
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 10 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.36% Analyzing 211 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.


Anonymous · June 22, 2023

Serial Number 293826 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · February 8, 2023

Serial Number 293243 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator: s/n 293243 = private label Smith &
Powers. Kingston Ontario. Thx. eBay item
number:175399420520
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · December 20, 2021

Serial Number 293958 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2021

Serial Number 294675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2021

Serial Number 293825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2019

Serial Number 294870 was reported as accurate.

sbmdbm 29 · April 25, 2017

Serial Number 293968 was reported as accurate.

redjms Hampden Expert 56 · July 21, 2016

Serial Number 294703 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Additionally; This is a Private Label {name on
Dial Only} Fred A. Clough, Mt. Vernon, O.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

charlesmanausa 1 · January 16, 2016

Serial Number 294412 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield

redjms Hampden Expert 56 · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 294703 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade; Springfield. Model 1. Key wind & Key set.
Finish; Gilt. Plate; Full. 7 Jewels. Plain
Regulator. Un-Adjusted. Not RR Grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

dcooper Supporter 223 · October 19, 2015

Serial Number 294155 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2014

Serial Number 293269 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield

Anonymous · June 13, 2014

Serial Number 293291 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Sprigfield Grade
Cased as Either Open Face or Hunting
Gilded Plates
Unadjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield

Anonymous · March 18, 2014

Serial Number 293219 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield

cdrridg 42 · October 15, 2013

Serial Number 294117 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Springfield Pocket Watch