Information about Hampden Watch Company

Hampden Watch Company, formerly the New York Watch Co., Moved to Springfield, MA in 1877 and produced quality pocket watches until 1927. John C. Dueber bought the controlling interest in the company in 1886. By 1889 the company had moved to Canton, OH. The company was bought and moved to USSR in 1930

Thanks to our fellow NAWCC member Wes Boger (www.pocketwatchsite.com) you may click on the following link to look up the approximate date your Hampden pocket watch was made using the serial number off the movement or "guts" of your watch.
Look up your Hampden serial number courtesy of NAWCC Chapter 149