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: 2537035
Grade: Dueber Grand
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Dueber Grand.
Canton, Ohio.
17 Jewels
Safety Pinion.
Adjusted
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 7 (1.75%)

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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.


winterwolf Supporter 97 · December 29, 2018

Serial Number 2537296 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Same as other statement below. Note: my movement,
serial number 2537296 is a 17 jewel 18 size
adjusted open face movement
also says Dueber Grand on the
drum plate. movement is a full plate .
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Molly Stark to Dueber Grand
Size changed from 3/0 to 18
Jewels changed from 7J to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Sirfub 24 · November 20, 2018

Serial Number 2537035 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Should be listed as Pendant Set and Non-Railroad
Grade.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No

corebit 24 · November 16, 2018

Serial Number 2537035 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 6, 2014

Serial Number 2537330 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my movement, serial number 2537330 is a 17 jewel
18 size adjusted open face movement manufactured
around 1909 or 1910. also says Dueber Grand on the
drum plate. movement is a full plate also.
Hampden Grade Dueber Grand Pocket Watch