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  Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 85855 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1877 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.479 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.91%) 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.


Rockfordguy Supporter 47 · June 10, 2024

Serial Number 85910 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2018

Serial Number 85706 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2016

Serial Number 85828 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MODEL 1; GRADE 40; 15 JEWELS; KEY WIND; KEY SET;
MOVEMENT CONFIGURATION: EITHER; FULL PLATE;
MOVEMENT FINISH: NICKEL;
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

shannonwhite1893 9 · December 8, 2013

Serial Number 85741 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement configuration is open face instead of
a hunting case.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

shannonwhite1893 9 · December 8, 2013

Serial Number 85741 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Hampden Grade  Pocket Watch