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: 692671
Grade: John C. Dueber
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1891
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial
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
Movement Markings: John C. Dueber
Hampden Watch Co.
Canton, O.
Adjusted
To Heat & Cold
Pat Pinion.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 1 (3.33%)

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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.


BJBURN 29 · May 25, 2020

Serial Number 692671 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Oops! I marked it as accurate, but now I see it
may be a 17 jewel movement, not 15 jewel.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · May 25, 2020

Serial Number 692671 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Pocket Watch