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: 1150538
Grade: John Hancock
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 13 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.76% Analyzing 177 Sales

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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 · September 28, 2023

Serial Number 1150735 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2021

Serial Number 1151412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2019

Serial Number 1150685 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

okiejohn 379 · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 1150919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 1150919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2016

Serial Number 1150572 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2015

Serial Number 1151488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2015

Serial Number 1151488 was reported as accurate.

kenlmitchell 7 · January 22, 2015

Serial Number 1151500 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch