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 The Dueber Watch Co. Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: The Dueber Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 2482253
Grade: The Dueber Watch Co.
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
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: v52.219
Registry Population: 10 (2.56%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.40% Analyzing 121 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.


tobpec Supporter 31 · November 1, 2020

Serial Number 2482041 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a Railroad Grade Pocket Watch. It has 21
Jewels, when the normally accepted standards for
this time period was 17 Jewels. It was adjusted
for 5 positions , the accepted standard was for 3
positions at this time period. It has an overcoil
hairspring.
Please refer to page 26, item 7, "Hampden Watch
Co." book by James Hernick, Robert Arnold, Roy
Ehrhardt and Carl Goetz. It's labeled as a "RRG"
Movement. I hope this is the information is what
you are looking for justification. to add to the
data base.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The lookup information does not claim that it is not railroad grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Dueber Watch Co. to The Dueber Watch Co.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 365 · March 18, 2020

Serial Number 2482180 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Dueber Watch Co. to The Dueber Watch Co.

Anonymous · January 25, 2015

Serial Number 2482226 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Dueber Watch Co. to The Dueber Watch Co.

Anonymous · June 24, 2014

Serial Number 2482253 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Dueber Watch Co. to The Dueber Watch Co.
Hampden Grade The Dueber Watch Co. Pocket Watch