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. 59 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 59

Private Label(s) in Run:

Ball's Standard High Grade

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 444638 Question Mark
Grade: No. 59 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1886 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Teske Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.446 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.63%) 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.


okiejohn 387 · January 25, 2024

Serial Number 444638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2021

Serial Number 444845 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · June 3, 2019

Serial Number 444141 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's grade 59. Not marked Perry. Uploaded
photos, thanks!!
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from J.C. Perry to No. 59

733harry 33 · November 5, 2017

Serial Number 444817 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 59/60 to No. 59

Anonymous · April 10, 2017

Serial Number 444254 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 59/60 to No. 59

kennyhabeeb 14 · April 2, 2014

Serial Number 444875 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All data appears to be accurate excepting the
label of Ball Standard or private label. The ds
track dial says merely Hampden Watch Co. Cased in
sterling silver.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 59

Anonymous · August 16, 2013

Serial Number 444529 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 59/60 to No. 59
Hampden Grade No. 59 Pocket Watch