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 Watch Co.

Grade: No. 80

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 965087
Grade: No. 80
Model: 2 or 4
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 3 (1.50%)

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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.


Ahaynes 9 · March 6, 2019

Serial Number 965087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2017

Serial Number 965075 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movemebt is the same it's just not marked John c.
Dueber special. It isn't marked anything but the
movement info is correct so it maybe just be an
unmarked john c. Dueber special
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from John C. Dueber Special to No. 80

Anonymous · March 30, 2015

Serial Number 965100 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from John C. Dueber Special to No. 80

Anonymous · February 24, 2014

Serial Number 965198 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It seems that the movement plates are a gold
color, not nickel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from John C. Dueber Special to No. 80

Anonymous · October 5, 2013

Serial Number 965168 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden serial number 965168 is not marked "John
C. Dueber" or "John C. Dueber Special" Nor are
965029 965168, 965320, 965399, 965433, 965499 or
965560. These are all 17-jewel, nickel, Adjusted,
hunting movements, most likely grade No. 80..

Best regards,
Kent
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from John C. Dueber Special to No. 80