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. 55 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 55

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 497931 Question Mark
Grade: No. 55 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1887 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Teske Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Patent Pinion.
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.40%) 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 · December 17, 2024

Serial Number 497626 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2023

Serial Number 497614 was reported as accurate.

dharmadude 1 · May 30, 2021

Serial Number 497931 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This particular watch was manufactured in 1887 and
is stamped Springfield, Massachusetts. The Hampden
Watch Company would not move to Canton, Ohio until
the following year.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 55

Anonymous · February 21, 2021

Serial Number 497759 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 55

Anonymous · February 21, 2021

Serial Number 497759 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 55

Anonymous · August 12, 2017

Serial Number 497908 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 55
Hampden Grade No. 55 Pocket Watch