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. 57 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 57

Private Label(s) in Run:

Daniel Low Salem, Mass.
W.L. Young - Geneva, N.Y.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 408030
Grade: No. 57
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1886
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.88% Analyzing 64 Sales

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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 · September 6, 2022

Serial Number 408030 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator: s/n 408030 is a private label run. Thx

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Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · September 22, 2018

Serial Number 408711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2017

Serial Number 408471 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2017

Serial Number 408471 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2015

Serial Number 408965 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15J Private Label: Revelstad Bros Elgin, Ill. Open
Face, Lever Set, DMSK, Patent Pinion
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 57
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hampden Grade No. 57 Pocket Watch