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
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 2277245
Grade: John Hancock
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: John Hancock
21 Jewels
Adjusted
To Five Positions
Double Roller
Safety Pinion.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 10 (1.61%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.76% 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 · October 31, 2023

Serial Number 2277429 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2023

Serial Number 2277220 was reported as accurate.

Bungy27 1 · August 20, 2021

Serial Number 2277099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2020

Serial Number 2277102 was reported as accurate.

Bigbobhoss Supporter 45 · July 11, 2020

Serial Number 2277091 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: John Hancock Grade
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Special Railway to John Hancock
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

Anonymous · June 7, 2020

Serial Number 2277647 was reported as accurate.

rjmurton1964 34 · September 20, 2019

Serial Number 2277245 was reported as accurate.

tobpec Supporter 31 · July 14, 2018

Serial Number 2277563 was reported as accurate.

tobpec Supporter 31 · July 11, 2018

Serial Number 2277563 was reported as accurate.

winterwolf Supporter 97 · December 19, 2016

Serial Number 2277372 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch