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 Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 2438720
Grade: Dueber Watch Co.
Model: 2, 3, or 4
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.2, 58
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 2 (0.40%)

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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.


rondeg 45 · August 18, 2014

Serial Number 2438720 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade - Dueber
Jewels- 15
Size - 16
Config - Open Face
Plate - Full
Setting - Pendant
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Dueber Watch Co.
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

rondeg 45 · February 11, 2014

Serial Number 2438720 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dueber Watch Co.
15 Jewels
Railroad Grade = No
In my opinion not Champion Grade
Movement Setting = Pendant
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Champion to Dueber Watch Co.
Size changed from 18 to 16
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No