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 No. 30 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 30

Private Label(s) in Run:

W.H. Worcester & Co. - Lowell, Mass.
H.J. Howe & Co. Syracuse, N.Y.
T. Edson N. Lansing Mich.
Continental

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 73086 Question Mark
Grade: No. 30 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1877 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Pressed/Friction Settings Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Wavy Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (0.66%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 13.93% Analyzing 74 Sales 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.


Anonymous · April 7, 2022

Serial Number 73341 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4041 · March 15, 2022

Serial Number 73636 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2022

Serial Number 73600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2020

Serial Number 73863 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2020

Serial Number 74220 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Damascened nickel plates
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. Your watch is consistent with the Grade No. 30 classification. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Springfield to No. 30
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

dar505 22 · April 5, 2020

Serial Number 73654 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2020

Serial Number 74198 was reported as accurate.

winterwolf Supporter 97 · June 22, 2019

Serial Number 73086 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Sorry that is Lowell, Mass ... Not Iowell, Mass.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · May 18, 2018

Serial Number 74011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2018

Serial Number 74011 was reported as accurate.

USNRet 140 · January 17, 2018

Serial Number 73644 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2017

Serial Number 73990 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2014

Serial Number 73183 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 30
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Anonymous · February 2, 2014

Serial Number 73183 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 30
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Anonymous · December 19, 2013

Serial Number 73584 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch is a lever set

Anonymous · July 4, 2013

Serial Number 73347 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from T. Edson N. Lansing Mich. to No. 30
Hampden Grade No. 30 Pocket Watch