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

Private Label(s) in Run:

Gulf System Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1280168
Grade: John Hancock
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1899
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: v52.235
Registry Population: 6 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.29% 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 · February 21, 2024

Serial Number 1280199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2022

Serial Number 1280352 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2019

Serial Number 1280360 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 13, 2019

Serial Number 1280418 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 9, 2019

Serial Number 1280481 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 9, 2019

Serial Number 1280418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2016

Serial Number 1280362 was reported as accurate.

JD2000 6 · August 19, 2015

Serial Number 1280127 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2015

Serial Number 1280162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2015

Serial Number 1280162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2014

Serial Number 1280134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2014

Serial Number 1280134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2014

Serial Number 1280134 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch