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. 55 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 55

Private Label(s) in Run:

Dewing & Son

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 305866
Grade: No. 55
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1884
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Patent Pinion.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 8 (0.94%)

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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.


Blicquer Supporter 75 · March 18, 2023

Serial Number 305866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2022

Serial Number 305971 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 55

Anonymous · October 2, 2021

Serial Number 305991 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 55

Anonymous · October 2, 2021

Serial Number 305991 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 55

Anonymous · October 2, 2021

Serial Number 305991 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 55

Anonymous · January 1, 2020

Serial Number 305567 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 55

Feucht 5 · April 30, 2019

Serial Number 305196 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 55

Anonymous · October 14, 2015

Serial Number 305551 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 55
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hampden Grade No. 55 Pocket Watch