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 Special Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: John C. Dueber Special

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 782091
Grade: John C. Dueber Special
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 6 (1.20%)

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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 · May 28, 2021

Serial Number 782369 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

Anonymous · October 11, 2020

Serial Number 782096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2020

Serial Number 782252 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2020

Serial Number 782196 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

dwsjr56 3 · August 21, 2017

Serial Number 782132 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

MichaelB 150 · March 9, 2017

Serial Number 782371 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Additional info:
S/N 782371 Private Label M Morrison
Dial feet are pinned
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2
Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Special Pocket Watch