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

Private Label(s) in Run:

L.W. Loomis & Co. - Carrollton, Ill.

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 57710
Grade: J.C. Perry
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1877
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Waves
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · October 24, 2019

Serial Number 57710 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16,200bph, composite settings, 15 jewel adjusted,
and it's a model 1. Believe it is equivalent to a
"J.C. Perry" grade.
Curator Response: Agreed. The database have been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Railway to J.C. Perry
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Hampden Grade J.C. Perry Pocket Watch