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. 30 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 30

Private Label(s) in Run:

Charles A. Fox - Walerton, Ont.
Lockwood
Trefenathon & Moore Manchester, N.H.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 296987
Grade: No. 30
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Nickel
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: 9 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.30% Analyzing 72 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 21, 2023

Serial Number 296121 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · February 8, 2023

Serial Number 296022 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : private label Charles A Fox Thx. eBay
item number:185757933583
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · November 30, 2021

Serial Number 296727 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Rcardkidz 3436 · January 25, 2021

Serial Number 296980 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2019

Serial Number 296421 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels.
lever set
made in canton, o.
Has the word "DIADEM" on the movement. "DUEBER"
on case. Inscribed "S8215B" on back case flap.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · November 28, 2018

Serial Number 296253 was reported as accurate.

Kevin H 84 · October 21, 2018

Serial Number 296987 was reported as accurate.

joshdowding 8 · July 25, 2017

Serial Number 296431 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2016

Serial Number 296386 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stamped as Hampden watch co
Springfield Mass
Patent Pinion
296386
tried to upload a pic but unable
great work on this database Paul
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 30

Anonymous · August 24, 2016

Serial Number 296386 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 30

Anonymous · July 25, 2016

Serial Number 296521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2016

Serial Number 296209 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 30

Anonymous · September 9, 2014

Serial Number 296622 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 30

Anonymous · December 25, 2013

Serial Number 296689 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade No. 30 Pocket Watch