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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1404350 Question Mark
Grade: Dueber Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (3.31%) 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.


WatchThatMan 39 · April 23, 2023

Serial Number 1404350 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is 15 jewels, not 21
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from North American Railway to Dueber Watch Co.
Jewels changed from 21j to 15j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 14, 2017

Serial Number 1404440 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever setting --

Anonymous · January 17, 2017

Serial Number 1404440 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I'd love to think this is a railroad watch, but I
don't think it is. The movement is not inscribed
21 jewels -- or any jewel count -- and it doesn't
say "adjusted." Also, the dial features roman
numerals, not arabic ones, which I think
disqualifies it from railroad grade status. It is
a Model III, as noted, and is lever-set ... it's a
nice watch that keeps very good time, but I don't
think it's as advertised here.
Curator Response: The Hampden database has been reconstructed from known examples. Please upload photos of you watch so we can update the ranges accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from North American Railway to Dueber Watch Co.
Jewels changed from 21j to 15j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 30, 2016

Serial Number 1404485 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this watch is marked Dueber Watch Co. and is a 15
jewel watch. It is not marked adjusted, the rest
of the description fits.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from North American Railway to Dueber Watch Co.
Jewels changed from 21j to 15j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 26, 2014

Serial Number 1404413 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from North American Railway to Dueber Watch Co.
Jewels changed from 21j to 15j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Hampden Grade Dueber Watch Co. Pocket Watch