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 J.C. Perry Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: J.C. Perry

Private Label(s) in Run:

L.W. Loomis & Co. - Carrollton, Ill.

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Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 57710 Question Mark
Grade: J.C. Perry Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1877 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Waves Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (1.00%) 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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 628 · October 24, 2019

Serial Number 57710 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16,200bph, composite settings, 15 jewel adjusted,
and it's a model 1. Believe it is equivalent to a
"J.C. Perry" grade.
Curator Response: Agreed. The database have been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Railway to J.C. Perry
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Hampden Grade J.C. Perry Pocket Watch