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: Dueber Grand

Private Label(s) in Run:

Colonial Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 2424546
Grade: Dueber Grand
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.0, 37.7, 58.1
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 9 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.75% Analyzing 134 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · November 10, 2021

Serial Number 2424563 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dear Curator : As I have never seen this private
run before and that it does have a unique
demaskeening patter, I have posted a screen shot
of the colonial Special movement. I have added a
note stating it is not my movement and I could not
contact the youtuber WorkingWithTime for
permission. Although, given that every American
watch collector utilizes the resources of the DB,
I wouldn’t think he’d mind if due credit is
given.
If you would be so kind as to credit the YouTube
channel named above.. Thank you..

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · November 8, 2021

Serial Number 2424563 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator: S/N 2424563 appears to be a Hampden 17j
pendant set grade Colonial Special. Not listed in
any catalogs, like the 320. Watch is featured in
this video..
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=diAGKci4OgM
Curator Response: Thanks, Chris. Since the movement is not marked with the familiar HWCo. nor "Canton" this would be considered a private label. The features are consistent with the "Dueber Grand" grade that correlates to this run. I have noted the private label in the database. Thanks again!

Anonymous · September 20, 2019

Serial Number 2424346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2019

Serial Number 2424946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2019

Serial Number 2424818 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · May 16, 2019

Serial Number 2424546 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2019

Serial Number 2424188 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is a Dueber Grand. Open face, 17J, and
is adjusted.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Gen'l Stark to Dueber Grand
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 22, 2019

Serial Number 2424188 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is pendant set

Anonymous · April 17, 2017

Serial Number 2424028 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No

Anonymous · February 6, 2017

Serial Number 2424943 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: THIS MOVMENT IS A 17 JEWEL DUEBER GRAND 12 S.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Gen'l Stark to Dueber Grand
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

zeichner42 1 · January 1, 2016

Serial Number 2424526 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My Hampden 2424526 says 17 jewels on the movement.
It doesn't say "Gen'l Stark", but does say "Dueber
Grand".
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Gen'l Stark to Dueber Grand
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 2424937 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dueber Grand, 12s, Pendant, 17J. Adjusted, Nickel,
Bride Plate, 1908, Model 4, and DMK w/Gold
Lettering
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Gen'l Stark to Dueber Grand
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes