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:

Goodman Bros.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1336401
Grade: John Hancock
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
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: v52.246
Registry Population: 8 (1.60%)

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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 · October 9, 2020

Serial Number 1336242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2017

Serial Number 1336176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2017

Serial Number 1336187 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a John Hancock 21 jewels model 3 open
face lever set nickel adjusted 5 POS gold jewel
settings
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from John Hancock Goodman Bros. to John Hancock
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch