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: 2980169
Grade: John Hancock
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1912
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: Hampden Star
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
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
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 6 (2.00%)
$ 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.


wmike565 Supporter 115 · April 12, 2023

Serial Number 2980008 was reported as accurate.

jmfoss03 33 · May 21, 2018

Serial Number 2980008 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch