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 Watch Co.

Grade: John Hancock

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1276229
Grade: John Hancock
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Size: 12s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.0, 37.7, 58.1
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.407
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (1.86%)

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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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 576 · October 18, 2021

Serial Number 1276223 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2021

Serial Number 1276277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2020

Serial Number 1276269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2019

Serial Number 1276539 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is 21s 21j John Hancock
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Dueber Grand to John Hancock
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · October 27, 2019

Serial Number 1276205 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2019

Serial Number 1276224 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The picture shown for Hampden 1321518 is the exact
reverse of my Hampden 1276224. ?
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The image uploaded by kumabull is of an openface Model 3 "John Hancock" movement. According to the lookup information, your movement would be a hunting variation, which would be expected to feature a "mirrored" plate layout.

Anonymous · November 6, 2017

Serial Number 1276320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2016

Serial Number 1276445 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch: # 1276445
Size 12s
21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John Hancock
Size changed from Unknown to 12
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · November 20, 2014

Serial Number 1276549 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a 21 jewel hunter
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John Hancock
Size changed from Unknown to 12
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4