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: 955379
Grade: John C. Dueber Special
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1896
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
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: John C. Dueber
Special
17 Jewels.
Canton, Ohio.
Special
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 18 (1.80%)

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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.


Rcardkidz 3398 · August 19, 2022

Serial Number 955140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2022

Serial Number 955185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2022

Serial Number 955185 was reported as accurate.

cloudjcc363 13 · March 1, 2019

Serial Number 955376 was reported as accurate.

clockingscotty 108 · January 30, 2019

Serial Number 955376 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2018

Serial Number 955353 was reported as accurate.

samman721 2 · August 30, 2018

Serial Number 955215 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 955215 has a nickle damaskeened
movement finish
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · July 26, 2017

Serial Number 955023 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

billkov 98 · April 18, 2017

Serial Number 955379 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is Nickel finished not Gilt, screws and
regulator are gilt "gold" finished.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

billkov 98 · April 18, 2017

Serial Number 955379 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · September 29, 2016

Serial Number 955628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2015

Serial Number 955969 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · April 6, 2015

Serial Number 955605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2015

Serial Number 955605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2014

Serial Number 955969 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · July 11, 2014

Serial Number 955969 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · July 11, 2014

Serial Number 955969 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · May 5, 2014

Serial Number 955416 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · March 5, 2014

Serial Number 955155 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

spencer1603 47 · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 955277 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Special Pocket Watch