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. 29 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 29

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 499109 Question Mark
Grade: No. 29 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1887 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.614 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.67%) 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 618 · June 19, 2023

Serial Number 499109 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : s/n 499109 = 11 Jewels. Thx
Curator Response: Thanks for the images. Since this movement has the attached regulator index, it would likely be classified as a No. 29 (instead of Springfield). The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Springfield to No. 29
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

PHIL1199 Supporter 1220 · May 16, 2023

Serial Number 499109 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Springfield to No. 29
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

Anonymous · June 18, 2018

Serial Number 499117 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Springfield to No. 29
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Hampden Grade No. 29 Pocket Watch