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: 2277563 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
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star 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: John Hancock
21 Jewels
Adjusted
To Five Positions
Double Roller
Safety Pinion.
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.61%) 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.


Anonymous · September 19, 2024

Serial Number 2277494 was reported as accurate.

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