Hampden Pocket Watch: Serial Number 171246 (Grade Lafayette)

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NICE Private Label H.W. Frankenstein 1879 Hampden 18S 11J Lafayette Pocket Watch

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Access Date: November 10, 2024

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 Watch Co.

Grade: Lafayette

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Manufacturer:	Hampden
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number:	171246
Grade:	Lafayette
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1880
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Patent
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	14, 36.5, 52
Case:	Various
Database Version:	v52.431
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	6 (1.71%)

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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.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 596 · May 11, 2023

Serial Number 171264 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Metropolis confirmation image : 325644394344

Curator Response: Thanks!

dcooper Supporter 230 · April 6, 2021

Serial Number 171219 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #171,219 is a Model 1, 11 Jewel Gilt movement
Private Labeled for Independent Watch Co.,
Fredonia, NY

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.