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: 1234919
Grade: John Hancock
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: John Hancock
21 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 9 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -18.87% Analyzing 275 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 · June 18, 2022

Serial Number 1234922 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SAYS JOHN HANCOCK, 21 j. adj. HUNTER MOVEMENT
NOT OPEN FACE
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
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · May 30, 2021

Serial Number 1234934 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John Hancock
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

wob410 1 · November 16, 2020

Serial Number 1234699 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement in this watch (I just purchased it)
is stamped 'Railway Special' not John Hancock and
can send picture of the movement if it helps.
Cheers, Robert
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

rafterman 29 · December 11, 2019

Serial Number 1234611 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2018

Serial Number 1234947 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John Hancock
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · September 9, 2014

Serial Number 1234667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2014

Serial Number 1234906 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John Hancock
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch