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 Springfield Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Springfield

Private Label(s) in Run:

Kent Bros. - Toronto, Ont.
Simons Bros. - Mt. Gilead, O.

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 84740
Grade: Springfield
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1877
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 6 (0.66%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.48% Analyzing 64 Sales

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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 · December 24, 2023

Serial Number 84161 was reported as accurate.

1dueberincanton Supporter 35 · January 17, 2022

Serial Number 84901 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a private label
Simon's Bros
Mt. Gilead, O
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · September 13, 2021

Serial Number 84864 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j

redjms Hampden Expert 56 · September 19, 2020

Serial Number 84464 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a Soviet Manufactured, Dueber-Hampden
Model 5, 16 Size, Pendulum Set, Hunting Movement
[converted to a wrist watch] & Manufactured at
the First Moscow Watch Factory in 1940/41. It has
a Ferguson style Military dial, It has a MWF
Serial # which has nothing to do with
Dueber-Hampden factory #'s.

Anonymous · December 10, 2016

Serial Number 84155 was reported as accurate.

Majwatz 31 · February 7, 2014

Serial Number 84346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2014

Serial Number 84910 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11-15 jewel, Open Face, Nickle and Gilt (Bottom &
top plate gilt but the plate that covers the
mainspring is nickle., Balance has viewing hole.
Pictures can be provided on request. Suppo3
*****@homesc.com

Martin
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Traveler to Springfield
Jewels changed from 7J to 11j
Hampden Grade Springfield Pocket Watch