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 Watch Co.
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 31904
Estimated Production Date: 1875-1877
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 8 (0.03%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -17.80% Analyzing 1,904 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 5, 2023

Serial Number 21103 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · May 27, 2023

Serial Number 6064 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Verification image : 256086007700
Curator Response: Thanks!

Anonymous · December 25, 2022

Serial Number 23952 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18s kwks 11jewels Theo. e. Studley plain regulator
large screw st jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

cbzimm Supporter 468 · August 21, 2022

Serial Number 14428 was reported as accurate.

Ponoco 5 · July 16, 2022

Serial Number 22309 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked Chester Woolworth not Hayward.
Movement is likely a New York Watch Co. movement
finished by Hampden.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

cbzimm Supporter 468 · June 16, 2022

Serial Number 30500 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked Chas E Hayward, has imitation
expansion balance (has screws but no slots on rim)
so probably not adjusted. 11 or 15 jewels.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

xtoolmanx Supporter 7 · May 4, 2022

Serial Number 28855 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 28855 is a PL NYWCo 11j non adjusted Hayward grade
with press fit jewels. Once completed I'll load it
to the database.

Anonymous · February 7, 2022

Serial Number 25217 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2021

Serial Number 16102 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 26, 2021

Serial Number 22417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2021

Serial Number 22417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2021

Serial Number 30218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2021

Serial Number 16641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2021

Serial Number 25132 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2021

Serial Number 20922 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Top plate jeweled, so 11 jewels. Has Theo. E.
Studley top plate.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · February 19, 2021

Serial Number 20806 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2021

Serial Number 17166 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2021

Serial Number 8970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2017

Serial Number 11283 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 17, 2016

Serial Number 23025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2016

Serial Number 30934 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2014

Serial Number 5141 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2014

Serial Number 22157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2013

Serial Number 28109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2013

Serial Number 22157 was reported as accurate.