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 Special Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: John C. Dueber Special

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1052895 Question Mark
Grade: John C. Dueber Special Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Teske Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (1.20%) Question Mark

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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 6, 2024

Serial Number 1052613 was reported as accurate.

johnusmc19 5 · August 25, 2024

Serial Number 1052613 was reported as accurate.

CJEmpire3 110 · March 14, 2024

Serial Number 1052895 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2021

Serial Number 1052776 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 1052776 matches your description
except that the finish is damaskeened nickel, not
gilt.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · September 1, 2021

Serial Number 1052931 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · October 12, 2018

Serial Number 1052896 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · October 2, 2018

Serial Number 1052816 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

daddo46 992 · May 11, 2015

Serial Number 1052572 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 1052989 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from John C. Dueber to John C. Dueber Special
Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Special Pocket Watch