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 Watch Co.

Grade: Railway

Gold Jewel Settings

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 57944
Grade: Railway
Model: 1, 2, or 3
Estimated Production Year: 1877
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 1 (0.50%)

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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.


Anonymous · July 21, 2023

Serial Number 57999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2020

Serial Number 57967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2018

Serial Number 57929 was reported as accurate.

ngupaan 95 · April 20, 2016

Serial Number 57844 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked as the Following " Rail - Way"
Springfield Mass.
Not Hampden but " New York Watch Co"
Also Marked "Adj.Temp." on back plate
Has Gold Jewel Settings
This is Key Wind & Key Set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full