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 C. Dueber Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: John C. Dueber

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 968187
Grade: John C. Dueber
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: John C. Dueber
Canton, Ohio.
Adjusted
17 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.221
Registry Population: 6 (1.20%)

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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 · August 27, 2022

Serial Number 968480 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2022

Serial Number 968193 was reported as accurate.

medhamred Supporter 111 · May 12, 2021

Serial Number 968261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 968263 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2015

Serial Number 968175 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Finish: Two-Tone.
The Patent Regulator is a Teske.
Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Pocket Watch