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. 43 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 43

Private Label(s) in Run:

M.J. & Co. Rail Road Watch - St. Louis

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 300779 Question Mark
Grade: No. 43 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1884 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Teske Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.469 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (1.00%) 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 · April 8, 2023

Serial Number 300862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2020

Serial Number 300822 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 43
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 24, 2018

Serial Number 300910 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 43
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes