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Access Date: April 30, 2025
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: John Hancock
Gold Jewel Settings
Manufacturer: | Hampden |
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Manufacturer Location: | Canton, Ohio |
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Movement Serial Number: | 1027468 |
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Grade: | John Hancock |
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Model: | 4 |
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Estimated Production Year: | Members Only Data |
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Size: | 18s |
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Jewels: | 21j |
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Movement Configuration: | Hunting |
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Movement Finish: | Nickel |
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Movement Setting: | Lever |
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Plate: | Full Plate |
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Regulator: | Members Only Data |
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Adjusted: | Members Only Data |
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Adjusted # of Positions: | Members Only Data |
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Adjusted to Temperature: | Members Only Data |
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Railroad Grade: | Members Only Data |
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Dial Feet Locations: | Members Only Data |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Database Version: | v52.642 | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 15 (1.73%) | ![]() |
7 Additional Member-Only Data Points Available
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Estimated Production Year, Regulator Type, Adjustments, Positional Adjustments, Temperature Adjustments, Railroad Grade Designation, Dial Feet Locations
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 15 watches in the population registry for this run with 5 images.
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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.
cbzimm Supporter 498 · January 7, 2022
Serial Number 1027142 was reported as accurate.
RobTaylor 2 · February 24, 2019
Serial Number 1027321 was reported as inaccurate.
called a "Katy Special". It appears to be
identical to the " John Hancock". If I'm mistaken
I would appreciate correction information. Thanks

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