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 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Dueber

Damaskeened

Private Label(s) in Run:

W. Brill

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 687392
Grade: 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: Teske
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Dueber
Hampden Watch Co.
Canton, Ohio.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.334
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)

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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 15, 2022

Serial Number 687640 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2021

Serial Number 687248 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2020

Serial Number 687707 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2018

Serial Number 687615 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2014

Serial Number 687849 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 687849 is not a John C. Dueber grade
watch. It is a Dueber grade that is not adjusted
to anything; not temperature, not positions. It
is NOT a railroad grade watch!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from John C. Dueber to Dueber
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 0
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 11, 2013

Serial Number 687257 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Dueber Pocket Watch