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. 71 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 71

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 455318 Question Mark
Grade: No. 71 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1887 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction 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
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Patent Pinion.
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.407 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.60%) 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.


Anonymous · March 30, 2024

Serial Number 455009 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2021

Serial Number 455027 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this hampden 18s is a 7 jewel mvmt not 11j #
455,027
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · July 10, 2021

Serial Number 455027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2020

Serial Number 455338 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2020

Serial Number 455066 was reported as accurate.

Danyale39 2 · September 20, 2017

Serial Number 455463 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 70 to No. 71
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Danyale39 2 · October 3, 2016

Serial Number 455465 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 71
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hampden Grade No. 71 Pocket Watch