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: 698199
Grade: John C. Dueber
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1891
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: John C. Dueber
Hampden Watch Co.
Canton, O.
Adjusted
To Heat & Cold
Pat Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 5 (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 11, 2021

Serial Number 698197 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · December 27, 2018

Serial Number 698267 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade is "John C. Dueber". Jewel count is 17
jewels. Has two tone gilt/nickel plates. It is
open face configuration. Pictures provided.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John C. Dueber
Jewels changed from 11j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

jmpgfoto Supporter 18 · September 19, 2018

Serial Number 698062 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Pocket Watch