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

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 968238 Question Mark
Grade: John C. Dueber Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone 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: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Movement Markings: John C. Dueber
Canton, Ohio.
Adjusted
17 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.470 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (1.20%) 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.


Anonymous · August 27, 2022

Serial Number 968480 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2022

Serial Number 968193 was reported as accurate.

medhamred Supporter 143 · May 12, 2021

Serial Number 968261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 968263 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2015

Serial Number 968175 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Finish: Two-Tone.
The Patent Regulator is a Teske.
Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Pocket Watch