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
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1056789
Grade: John Hancock
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.290
Registry Population: 6 (1.33%)

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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.


Carrato 87 · March 5, 2024

Serial Number 1056794 was reported as accurate.

otter46 Supporter 24 · September 29, 2021

Serial Number 1056592 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is 21 jewel "John Hancock" under that serial
number all parts match and has 21 jewels
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 11j to 21j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 12, 2021

Serial Number 1056794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2015

Serial Number 1056848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2014

Serial Number 1056754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 1056721 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch