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. 42 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 42

Private Label(s) in Run:

Geo. B. Shadbolt - Muskegon, Mich.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 393770 Question Mark
Grade: No. 42 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Teske Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (1.00%) 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 601 · June 16, 2023

Serial Number 393965 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: PL - Verification image - 275903090624
Curator Response: Thanks!

Anonymous · July 19, 2018

Serial Number 393770 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 42
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

Anonymous · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 393771 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 42
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2
Hampden Grade No. 42 Pocket Watch