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

Private Label(s) in Run:

Thos. Russell & Son - Liverpool - Made in U.S.A.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1974001 Question Mark
Grade: John Hancock Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 17.0, 37.7, 58.1 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.547 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (1.00%) 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 613 · March 28, 2023

Serial Number 1974001 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator: Private label. Thx. eBay item
number:165986366631
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · March 15, 2023

Serial Number 1974001 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · July 28, 2022

Serial Number 1974118 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 645 · December 28, 2021

Serial Number 1974239 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 645 · December 26, 2021

Serial Number 1974239 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 645 · December 23, 2021

Serial Number 1974239 was reported as accurate.

Thunderbird1 1 · September 20, 2016

Serial Number 1974169 was reported as accurate.

Thunderbird1 1 · September 20, 2016

Serial Number 1974169 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2016

Serial Number 1974169 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 16, 2015

Serial Number 1974796 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · August 19, 2014

Serial Number 1974732 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 1974159 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch