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. 54 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 54

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 496156
Grade: No. 54
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.221
Registry Population: 3 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.91% Analyzing 82 Sales

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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.


Scuba75 Supporter 33 · August 18, 2022

Serial Number 496156 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not Hunter configured
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 70 to No. 54
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · August 18, 2022

Serial Number 496156 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 70 to No. 54
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · August 18, 2022

Serial Number 496156 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 70 to No. 54
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · June 29, 2021

Serial Number 496173 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 70 to No. 54
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3
Hampden Grade No. 54 Pocket Watch