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:

Mermod, Jaccard - St Louis

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 398269
Grade: No. 42
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 13 (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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · March 17, 2022

Serial Number 398076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2021

Serial Number 398270 was reported as accurate.

hyaduckh 30 · February 17, 2020

Serial Number 398995 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My Mermod Jaccard & Co. Railroad Watch is
adjusted.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · January 13, 2019

Serial Number 398533 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 398991 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 398991 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 8, 2018

Serial Number 398991 was reported as accurate.

barberr1 67 · April 17, 2018

Serial Number 398995 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden contract with Mermod,Jaccard St Louis on
the dial the movement marked MJ&coCOS Railroad
Watch

Anonymous · December 6, 2017

Serial Number 398465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2016

Serial Number 398210 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 21, 2016

Serial Number 398985 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2015

Serial Number 398216 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 42

amethystbongo 28 · April 13, 2015

Serial Number 398490 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 42

Anonymous · February 10, 2015

Serial Number 398326 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 42

Anonymous · June 27, 2013

Serial Number 398398 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 42
Hampden Grade No. 42 Pocket Watch