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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 85855
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1877
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 1 (0.45%)

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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 · 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