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 Hayward Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Hayward

Private Label(s) in Run:

Stalcup & Curran

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Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 41256 Question Mark
Grade: Hayward Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1876 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (0.18%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.16% Analyzing 97 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.


hyaduckh 32 · March 20, 2024

Serial Number 42159 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is nickel as other examples not gilt as
listed. Both movement and dial say Hampden Watch
Co not Hayward. Serial number indicates New York
Watch Co. of Springfield. This may be a leftover
from NYWCo that Hampden finished?

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 601 · November 14, 2022

Serial Number 46101 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : Private label Stalcup & Curran. Thx
eBay item number:385232718068
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Hayward
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 5, 2022

Serial Number 46068 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Hayward
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 11, 2022

Serial Number 46068 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Hayward
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 3, 2022

Serial Number 46068 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Hayward
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 3, 2022

Serial Number 46068 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Hayward
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · April 23, 2022

Serial Number 41256 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: HWCo grade (or 40), nickel, short balance cock, 15
jewels and not adjusted.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Hayward
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 14, 2021

Serial Number 41320 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement markings "Chester Woolworth"
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. However, that is consistent with the "Woolworth" grade classification returned by the database engine.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Hayward
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 29, 2021

Serial Number 45031 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Hayward
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Sharilaf 1 · December 24, 2020

Serial Number 42730 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Hayward
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 40395 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · December 18, 2013

Serial Number 44783 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Chronometer Dueber to Hayward
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Hampden Grade Hayward Pocket Watch