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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 57267 Question Mark
Grade: J.C. Perry Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1877 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Movement Markings: J.C. Perry
Springfield, Mass.
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (1.33%) 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.


cbzimm Supporter 469 · January 27, 2023

Serial Number 57062 was reported as accurate.

Louisc1 Supporter 87 · October 19, 2022

Serial Number 57600 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15J Nickel Key wind/set, full plate damaskeened
with black polished elements, flat hairspring,
bi-metallic balance wheel with gold weights.
spotted balance cock.
Movement marked J.C. Perry, 57,600 Springfield,
Mass
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to J.C. Perry
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

pocwatjim 12 · September 18, 2022

Serial Number 57418 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · July 15, 2019

Serial Number 57180 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's a model 1. Does not have gold jewel
settings. Uploading photos thanks!
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

sandman39 12 · May 5, 2017

Serial Number 57180 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Hampden Grade J.C. Perry Pocket Watch