John Hancock

Early History of the New York Watch Company: Part 12 – The New York Watch Co. Product Line Before Restructuring as the Hampden Watch Co.

By Nathan Moore

In New York Watch Company

As the New York Watch Company continued to expand its product line in the mid-1870s, new grades were added at various quality levels to compete with other American watch companies. An 1876 J.T. Scott & Co. price list posted to the NAWCC Forum by Greg...

New York Watch Company

Early History of the New York Watch Company: Part 7 – The 18-Size Full-Plate Model

By Nathan Moore

John Hancock Movement by the New York Watch Company, #20231, c.1872 By the summer of 1871, the New York Watch Company was ready to introduce its new 18-Size Full-Plate model.

Hampden Watch Company , History

Happy 4th of July – Hampden Watch Company “John Hancock” Grade

By Nathan Moore

Pictured: Hampden Watch Company “John Hancock” Grade, c.1906. Image Courtesy of Jones & Horan Auctions Happy 4th of July, everyone! The “John Hancock” grade was originally introduced by the New.