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  Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 55763
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1877
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 1 (0.10%)

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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 · December 18, 2022

Serial Number 55763 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: “Novelty” grade, or private label?
Curator Response: Excellent question. "Novelty" was a grade, included in catalog listing from this era.

Anonymous · June 6, 2021

Serial Number 55521 was reported as accurate.

hudnic Supporter 78 · September 24, 2020

Serial Number 55452 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · June 12, 2020

Serial Number 55169 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11 jewels in pairs, Gilt/nickel, 16,200bph.
Hampden grade

hyaduckh 30 · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 55466 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is either 9j or 11j. The escape wheel and
pallet fork are jewed on the top plate. I don't
know about the bottom plate as I have not taken
the dial off.

Anonymous · December 30, 2018

Serial Number 55187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2015

Serial Number 55935 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: serial number 55935
Grade NOVELTY
model 1
size 18
7 jwl
gilt movement with nickel mainspring bridge
Numbers matching!
kwks
Springfield Mass on movement and NewYork watch
Co. on dial.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · April 20, 2014

Serial Number 55688 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · November 17, 2013

Serial Number 55645 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade  Pocket Watch