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: 2488993
Grade: Dueber Grand
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 14 (0.82%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.93% Analyzing 157 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.


watchwinder 32 · January 23, 2024

Serial Number 2488978 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2023

Serial Number 2488885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2023

Serial Number 2488276 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2022

Serial Number 2488123 was reported as accurate.

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

TerryfromCanada Supporter 481 · January 1, 2021

Serial Number 2488674 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · September 16, 2019

Serial Number 2488687 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · April 5, 2019

Serial Number 2489532 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Champion
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 Unknown to Dueber Grand
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · November 21, 2018

Serial Number 2488993 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dueber grand, 17 Jewel, pendant set, adjusted,
full plate,. Uploaded photos and any info I had.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images uploads (always extremely helpful). I have updated the database accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Dueber Grand
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · January 26, 2016

Serial Number 2488850 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to Yes

Anonymous · December 28, 2015

Serial Number 2488057 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to Yes

Anonymous · November 28, 2015

Serial Number 2488422 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to Yes

Anonymous · February 1, 2015

Serial Number 2488955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2013

Serial Number 2489649 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Dueber Grand
Size changed from 3/0 to 18
Jewels changed from 7J to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 4 to 3
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Bridge to Full
Hampden Grade Dueber Grand Pocket Watch