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 Dueber Watch Co. Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Dueber Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 896789
Grade: Dueber Watch Co.
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Dueber Watch Co.
Canton, Ohio.
Patent Pinion.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.354
Registry Population: 2 (0.67%)

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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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 559 · September 25, 2021

Serial Number 896789 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dear Curator: Please refer to 869318 in the
database, it’s the identical movement.
This eBay listing shows an image of the pillar
plate that clearly shows it is not jeweled.
Thanks.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FINELY-BURNISHED-EARLY-H
AMPDEN-DUEBER-WATCH-CO-Gr-18S-15J-HC-LS-TESKE-REGU
LATOR-/284453025740?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-
0&siteid=0&campid=5337726318&customid=&toolid=1000
1&mkevt=1
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 559 · September 24, 2021

Serial Number 896789 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11 jewels, pillar plate is not jeweled.
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:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Huggs3 Supporter 143 · July 5, 2021

Serial Number 896789 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Anonymous · June 3, 2021

Serial Number 896789 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Anonymous · August 20, 2014

Serial Number 896633 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Dueber Watch Co.
Hampden Grade Dueber Watch Co. Pocket Watch