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 Dueber Watch Co. Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Dueber Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1055904
Grade: Dueber Watch Co.
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial
Movement Setting: Lever or Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Dueber Watch Co.
Canton, Ohio.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.19% Analyzing 203 Sales

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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 6, 2021

Serial Number 1055254 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2018

Serial Number 1055904 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: https://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-HAMPDEN-POCKET-WA
TCH-14K-GOLD-PLATED-NO-RESERVE-Very-Rare/202494368
664?hash=item2f259adb98:g:TFkAAOSwWa1b4g5j
matches the two uploaded pictures but the line
drawing shows a different regulator.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Indeed, this watch is fitted with an early Teske Patent regulator that Hampden utilized prior to transitioning to the standard "Hampden Star" regulator. I have noted this in the lookup information.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 23, 2013

Serial Number 1055471 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 1055471 is a 15-jewel Dueber Watch
Co. grade. However, it is not adjusted (and is
not marked "Adjusted" there is not question about
it). Only the 21-jewel version of the 18-size
Dueber Watch Co. grades is adjusted. That being
so, it is not a railroad grade watch.

Best regards,
Kent
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Hampden Grade Dueber Watch Co. Pocket Watch