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:

Chas. Bennett N.Topeka, Kan

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 323848 Question Mark
Grade: Springfield Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1884 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.559 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.50%) 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.


okiejohn 399 · February 14, 2024

Serial Number 323848 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement has private label, "W. Wm. Appel."
"Hamburg Pa."

dcooper Supporter 230 · August 22, 2022

Serial Number 323866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2017

Serial Number 323705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2014

Serial Number 323296 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MODEL: 2; GRADE: SPRINGFIELD; 7 JEWELS; HUNTING;
PLATES: GILT; LEVER SET; FULL PLATE
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · May 12, 2014

Serial Number 323728 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement setting is lever,no private label
anywhere
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Hampden Grade Springfield Pocket Watch