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. 42 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 42

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 427665
Grade: No. 42
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1886
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 10 (1.00%)

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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 · October 22, 2020

Serial Number 427154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2020

Serial Number 427141 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · December 13, 2019

Serial Number 427513 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2019

Serial Number 427663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2017

Serial Number 427387 was reported as accurate.

Railtrumpet Supporter 4 · November 9, 2017

Serial Number 427711 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement finish is gilt

arpete 18 · November 2, 2014

Serial Number 427665 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 42
Hampden Grade No. 42 Pocket Watch