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 Watch Co.

Grade: John C. Dueber Special

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1052895
Grade: John C. Dueber Special
Model: 2 or 3
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.343
Registry Population: 5 (1.00%)

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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.


CJEmpire3 107 · 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 991 · 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