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

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 355168
Grade: No. 55
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 3 (1.00%)

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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.


redsox1 74 · November 25, 2014

Serial Number 355168 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Brown & Grant
Saginaw Mich. Private Label
Tucker Regulator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 57 to No. 55
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 355035 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 57 to No. 55
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Hampden Grade No. 55 Pocket Watch