Hampden Pocket Watch: Serial Number 398862 (Grade No. 42)

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Access Date: December 28, 2024

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 Watch Co.

Grade: No. 42

Private Label(s) in Run:

Mermod, Jaccard - St Louis

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Manufacturer:	Hampden
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number:	398862
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:	v52.528
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	14 (1.40%)

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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.

Rmorgan9223 6 · November 9, 2024

Serial Number 398862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2024

Serial Number 398005 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2024

Serial Number 398005 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 611 · March 17, 2022

Serial Number 398076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2021

Serial Number 398270 was reported as accurate.

hyaduckh 32 · 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.