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

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1053910 Question Mark
Grade: John Hancock Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Patent 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: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.470 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (1.28%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.86% Analyzing 180 Sales 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.


Anonymous · October 3, 2020

Serial Number 1053956 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2020

Serial Number 1053956 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden john hancock 21 jewels size 18
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John Hancock
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · January 14, 2019

Serial Number 1053872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2017

Serial Number 1053869 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch