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

Private Label(s) in Run:

E.H. Carpenter
Smith's Railroad Watch

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 698805
Grade: John C. Dueber
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1891
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Canton, O.
John C. Dueber
Adjusted to Heat & Cold
Pat Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 7 (1.46%)

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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.


GR8XK8P Supporter 4 · January 22, 2021

Serial Number 698742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2020

Serial Number 698807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2018

Serial Number 698977 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: face has Hampden Watch Co. inside hasno John C.
Dueber or Canton Ohio it only has Smith's Rail
Road Watch 698977 adjusted toheat&cold and
patpinion

Anonymous · April 13, 2017

Serial Number 698807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 698784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2013

Serial Number 698606 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John C. Dueber
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Pocket Watch