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: 1008028
Grade: John C. Dueber
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 4 (0.50%)

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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 · June 29, 2022

Serial Number 1008752 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 1008188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2019

Serial Number 1008782 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2019

Serial Number 1008028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2016

Serial Number 1008476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2014

Serial Number 1008028 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John C. Dueber
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

watchman4831 193 · September 16, 2014

Serial Number 1008028 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John C. Dueber
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

watchman4831 193 · September 16, 2014

Serial Number 1008028 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John C. Dueber
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Pocket Watch