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. 70 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 70

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 415149
Grade: No. 70
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1886
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
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: v52.235
Registry Population: 8 (1.60%)

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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.


Anonymous · March 2, 2024

Serial Number 415385 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2024

Serial Number 415149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2024

Serial Number 415051 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 958 · December 17, 2022

Serial Number 415460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2020

Serial Number 415134 was reported as accurate.

winterwolf Supporter 97 · August 4, 2018

Serial Number 415149 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: ser. # 415149, is a hunting case movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 70
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

Anonymous · April 11, 2015

Serial Number 415385 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: GRADE: 70; JEWELS: 11; CONFIGURATION: HUNTING;
MOVEMENT FINISH: GILT; UNADJUSTED; RR GRADE: NO
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 70
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

andysmothers 9 · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 415051 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 70
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Hampden Grade No. 70 Pocket Watch