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. 56 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 56

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 399225
Grade: No. 56
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Safety Pinion
Adjusted.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.246
Registry Population: 6 (0.75%)

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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.


WatchNerd 4 · December 23, 2021

Serial Number 399225 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 56
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 2, 2021

Serial Number 399721 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 56

Anonymous · November 20, 2018

Serial Number 399444 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 56
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 1, 2017

Serial Number 399464 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 56
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 30, 2016

Serial Number 399721 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 56

Anonymous · August 1, 2014

Serial Number 399721 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 56

zato786 4 · June 16, 2014

Serial Number 399921 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 56

Anonymous · June 5, 2014

Serial Number 399921 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 56

Anonymous · October 30, 2013

Serial Number 399919 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 56
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Hampden Grade No. 56 Pocket Watch