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: 658200
Grade: John C. Dueber
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 4 (1.33%)

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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.


Coppereye84 Supporter 8 · March 5, 2024

Serial Number 658252 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2016

Serial Number 658300 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2015

Serial Number 658146 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 0 to 5

RoundRocker 14 · September 18, 2015

Serial Number 658107 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 0 to 5

Groovysalsa 109 · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 658200 was reported as accurate.

RoundRocker 14 · February 7, 2015

Serial Number 658107 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · February 7, 2015

Serial Number 658107 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · January 17, 2015

Serial Number 658295 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · February 1, 2014

Serial Number 658200 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: From NWACC Chapter 149:

Size 18S
Production Year 1889
Jewels: 15
Movement Configuration: Open Face
Model: 3
Grade: John C. Dueber
Lever Set
Full Plan
Nickel Finish
Adjusted: Y for Heat and Cold
Not private label
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John C. Dueber
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Pocket Watch