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: 989121
Grade: John C. Dueber
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 4 (0.57%)

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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 10, 2021

Serial Number 989138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2018

Serial Number 989071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2017

Serial Number 989686 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2015

Serial Number 989660 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2014

Serial Number 989414 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2014

Serial Number 989414 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 989414 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2014

Serial Number 989331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2014

Serial Number 989121 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 989327 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden serial number 989327 (and serial numbers
989377 & 989581) are marked "Adjusted". This is
adjustment to temperature (heat & cold) only.
None of the 15 or 17 jewel John C. Dueber or John
C. Dueber Special grade movements from the 1890s
are adjusted to position.

Only the 17-jewel and 21-jewel John C. Dueber
grade movements from around 1908 are adjusted to
position. These are ALL marked that they are
adjusted to five positions.

Best regards, Kent

Anonymous · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 989121 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden serial number 989121 (and serial number
989048) are marked "John C. Dueber" "17 Jewels"
and "Adjusted". This is adjustment to temperature
(heat & cold) only.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from The Dueber Watch Co. to John C. Dueber
Jewels changed from 11j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Pocket Watch