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: 2198163 Question Mark
Grade: John Hancock Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1906 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
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Regulator: Plain 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
Movement Markings: 21 Jewels
Canton, Ohio.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (1.60%) 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 589 · April 19, 2023

Serial Number 2198163 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator: ?? eBay item number:225534532680 Thx.
Curator Response: This is a really interesting one. I am confident the "core" movement is a John Hancock based on features and damaskeening pattern. However, it looks like the barrel bridge has been replaced. I have not seen any standard movements with this particular marking on the barrel bridge, suggesting this was done at the factory. The damaskeening pattern on the barrel bridge also does not match the core John Hancock movement. Interestingly, the position of the "Safety Pinion" mark is not consistent with any known movements either. Excellent find.

Anonymous · November 2, 2022

Serial Number 2198036 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2019

Serial Number 2198235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2018

Serial Number 2198191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2013

Serial Number 2198466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2013

Serial Number 2198466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2013

Serial Number 2198466 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch