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 J.C. Perry Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: J.C. Perry

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 52573
Grade: J.C. Perry
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1877
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)

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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.


Ponoco 5 · January 13, 2023

Serial Number 52573 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: KWKS watch… I think Model 1 and not Model 2
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · January 8, 2023

Serial Number 52573 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Hampden Grade J.C. Perry Pocket Watch