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: 3039638
Grade: John Hancock
Model: 3 or 4
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
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: v52.221
Registry Population: 6 (1.33%)

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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 · May 6, 2016

Serial Number 3039691 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · March 7, 2016

Serial Number 3039726 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · March 6, 2016

Serial Number 3039726 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · March 6, 2016

Serial Number 3039726 was reported as accurate.

shaman 2 · April 28, 2014

Serial Number 3039609 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 25, 2014

Serial Number 3039609 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch