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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1362398 Question Mark
Grade: John Hancock Question Mark
Model: 3 or 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.636 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (0.20%) Question Mark

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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 22, 2024

Serial Number 1362255 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It appears that # 1362001- #1362500 return the
result "John Hancock"
This result is incorrect and should continue the
"General Stark" run. My "General Stark" movement
is # 1362255 and incorrectly returns the "John
Hancock" result.

Anonymous · December 9, 2021

Serial Number 1362043 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1362043 12s gen stark hunting case lever set my
watch
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:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · July 12, 2019

Serial Number 1362037 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

tysonni Supporter 59 · August 6, 2013

Serial Number 1362426 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Gen'l Stark to John Hancock
Size changed from 12 to 18
Jewels changed from 15j to 21j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full
Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch