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 No. 32 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 32

Private Label(s) in Run:

J.S. Townsend Chicago, Ill.
J.S. Townsend Chicago Ill.
J.S. Townsend's Superior 1554 Wabash Ave. Chicago

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Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 297430 Question Mark
Grade: No. 32 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1883 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Teske 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: v52.431 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (1.82%) 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.


1dueberincanton Supporter 36 · April 5, 2022

Serial Number 297506 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade is 31 from unknown
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. With the screw-set jewels and Teske regulator, this one appears to be more consistent with the Grade No. 32 classification instead of No. 31 (11 Jewels). Let me know if you have verified the 11-Jewel count under the dial. Thanks!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 32
Hampden Grade No. 32 Pocket Watch