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 John C. Dueber Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: John C. Dueber

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 2527513
Grade: John C. Dueber
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 4 (4.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.33% Analyzing 116 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.


rjbeck 150 · January 10, 2019

Serial Number 2527544 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2018

Serial Number 2527544 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This run of John C. Dueber 2527301-400 serial
range or the 2527501-600 serial range is rare.
Gold screws gold disc on balance wheel.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

redjms Hampden Expert 56 · July 20, 2016

Serial Number 2527513 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Pocket Watch