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.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 84901 Question Mark
Grade: Springfield Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1877 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.529 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.66%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -17.07% Analyzing 70 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 · May 6, 2024

Serial Number 84013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2023

Serial Number 84161 was reported as accurate.

1dueberincanton Supporter 36 · 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 5272 · 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