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 Grand Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Dueber Grand

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1185497
Grade: Dueber Grand
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Scribed
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 7 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -16.26% Analyzing 439 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 24, 2023

Serial Number 1185138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2023

Serial Number 1185537 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My serial # 1185537 shows this movement as being a
open face movement. Please follow this listing to
see the watch I purchased ( full hunter case)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/404223969233?nma=true&si
=z5ruf2gWUEIrOZ8lFJgo0ZJ0zMk%253D&orig_cvip=true&n
ordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
This watch appears to be a full hunter
configuration. Was I riped off, or could Your
lookup page be incorrect?
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 1, 2019

Serial Number 1185520 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 1, 2019

Serial Number 1185529 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · January 18, 2017

Serial Number 1185319 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · April 17, 2016

Serial Number 1185497 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1,185,497 is 18s full plate, model IV (hunting),
17 jewel adjusted, lever set, nickel finish with
gilt lettering
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Dueber Grand
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · March 16, 2016

Serial Number 1185411 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Dueber Grand
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Hampden Grade Dueber Grand Pocket Watch