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. 60 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 60

Gold Jewel Settings

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 481247 Question Mark
Grade: No. 60 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1887 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (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.
Canton, Ohio.
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.636 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (11.11%) 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.


BJBtime 23 · February 27, 2022

Serial Number 481247 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: see photos ~ appears to be 15 jewel, Canton, Ohio,
unmarked grade
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 60
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · November 6, 2014

Serial Number 481251 was reported as accurate.

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

eparso 59 · July 16, 2013

Serial Number 481245 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: adjusted 5 positions, RRG
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Ball's Standard Superior Grade to No. 60
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · July 2, 2013

Serial Number 481245 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no. 481245 is a Hampden Railway special recently
sold on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Circa-1886-Hampden-Railwa
y-Antique-Open-Fancy-Face-Pocket-Watch-18s-/221227
408765
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Ball's Standard Superior Grade to No. 60
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Hampden Grade No. 60 Pocket Watch