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:

Canadian Pacific

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Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 728938 Question Mark
Grade: John C. Dueber Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1892 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Teske Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Movement Markings: John C. Dueber
Canton, Ohio.
Adjusted
Patent Pinion.
17 Jewels
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (2.50%) Question Mark

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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.


Labuffa 1 · April 25, 2021

Serial Number 728938 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Dueber to John C. Dueber
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Labuffa 1 · April 25, 2021

Serial Number 728938 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Dueber to John C. Dueber
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

jason4kstate 268 · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 728929 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Dueber to John C. Dueber
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

cjbrem Supporter 868 · December 17, 2019

Serial Number 728945 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: # 728945 Movement marked 17 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Dueber to John C. Dueber
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Pocket Watch