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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 397389
Grade: No. 62
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 4 (2.00%)

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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.


CJEmpire3 100 · February 15, 2022

Serial Number 397389 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · 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