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 John Hancock Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: John Hancock

Gold Jewel Settings

Private Label(s) in Run:

Katy Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1027302 Question Mark
Grade: John Hancock Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes 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
15 (1.73%) 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.


GFHunter Supporter 28 · October 25, 2024

Serial Number 1027975 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked as 17J

Anonymous · August 30, 2023

Serial Number 1027482 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 469 · January 7, 2022

Serial Number 1027142 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2021

Serial Number 1027438 was reported as accurate.

RobTaylor 2 · February 24, 2019

Serial Number 1027321 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: S/N 1027321, This movement is a railroad movement
called a "Katy Special". It appears to be
identical to the " John Hancock". If I'm mistaken
I would appreciate correction information. Thanks
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · March 30, 2018

Serial Number 1027981 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2018

Serial Number 1027785 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2015

Serial Number 1027570 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch says 17 jewels - looks the same as drawing

Anonymous · June 22, 2015

Serial Number 1027570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2015

Serial Number 1027570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2014

Serial Number 1027989 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2014

Serial Number 1027970 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch