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. 62 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 62

Private Label(s) in Run:

J.S. Townsend 1554 Wabash Ave. Chicago
M.J. & Co's Railroad Watch - St. Louis, Mo.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 397319 Question Mark
Grade: No. 62 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Teske Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (2.00%) 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.


cjbrem Supporter 958 · March 31, 2024

Serial Number 397301 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one also marked:
J.S. TOWNSEND 1554 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO
Same as 397319

CJEmpire3 113 · February 15, 2022

Serial Number 397389 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · December 30, 2020

Serial Number 397389 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MERMOD JACCARD & CO. ST LOUIS MO. RAILROAD POCKET
WATCH 15 Jewel

Ebay item # 303361480881
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 11, 2018

Serial Number 397437 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 62
Hampden Grade No. 62 Pocket Watch