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: 663599
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: Patent
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: John C. Dueber
Canton, O.
Hampden Watch Co.
Adjusted to Heat & Cold
Pat Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.290
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)

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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.


Anonymous · June 6, 2014

Serial Number 663547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2014

Serial Number 663599 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden serial number 663599, lacking an upper
center jewel, is only a 15-jewel movement, as are
five other examples from the run 663001-664000 in
our data base - only 663334 is listed as 17-jewel
and that might be an error.

Additionally, these pre-1908 John C. Dueber grade
movements are clearly marked "Adjusted To Heat &
Cold" and, like the grade No. 63 reported earlier
today, they are NOT adjusted to position,
certainly not five positions.

Best regards, Kent
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · February 4, 2014

Serial Number 663599 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's all correct except this one is marked
"Adjusted to Heat & Cold" only. I don't know if
that means it's not adjusted to positions.
Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Pocket Watch