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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 408681 Question Mark
Grade: No. 57 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1886 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.476 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.80% Analyzing 66 Sales Question Mark

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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 601 · 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