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. 56 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 56

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 356796
Grade: No. 56
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: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Patent Pinion
Adjusted.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 3 (1.30%)

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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.


BJBtime 23 · October 9, 2022

Serial Number 356798 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2020

Serial Number 356856 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 56

Anonymous · February 27, 2018

Serial Number 356783 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 56

Anonymous · October 8, 2015

Serial Number 356798 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade 54 11 Jewels Location Springfield Mass
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 56

Anonymous · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 356842 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 56
Hampden Grade No. 56 Pocket Watch