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

Private Label(s) in Run:

J.L. Mitchell Huston, Tex.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 651597
Grade: John C. Dueber
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.270
Registry Population: 4 (0.37%)

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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.


MIKEKTYLER Supporter 128 · January 20, 2023

Serial Number 651167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2020

Serial Number 651388 was reported as accurate.

Kevin H 84 · March 8, 2020

Serial Number 651956 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2018

Serial Number 651390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2018

Serial Number 651390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2018

Serial Number 651390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2018

Serial Number 651390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2018

Serial Number 651998 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2016

Serial Number 651969 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · December 1, 2015

Serial Number 651485 was reported as accurate.

watchbird 40 · October 17, 2015

Serial Number 651517 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2015

Serial Number 651597 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2014

Serial Number 652026 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John C. Dueber
Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Pocket Watch