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: 672041
Grade: John C. Dueber
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1891
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
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: v52.245
Registry Population: 2 (6.67%)

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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 · October 17, 2018

Serial Number 672047 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2018

Serial Number 672041 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have a question: How can a pocket watch that's
in a hunter case and has roman numerals be
considered a railroad watch? Did the requirements
change over time?
Curator Response: Yes. Requirements changed over time and each railroad and/or inspector maintained different specifications as well. This particular watch was manufactured c.1891, prior to the push for industry-wide standards. At the time, it would have qualified for railroad service on the majority of American railroads.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 43 to John C. Dueber
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

rjrake 62 · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 672047 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Pocket Watch