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: 989414 Question Mark
Grade: John C. Dueber Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel 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: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.550 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.57%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 57 Sales 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 · September 10, 2021

Serial Number 989138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2018

Serial Number 989071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2017

Serial Number 989686 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2015

Serial Number 989660 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2014

Serial Number 989414 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2014

Serial Number 989414 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 989414 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2014

Serial Number 989331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2014

Serial Number 989121 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 989327 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden serial number 989327 (and serial numbers
989377 & 989581) are marked "Adjusted". This is
adjustment to temperature (heat & cold) only.
None of the 15 or 17 jewel John C. Dueber or John
C. Dueber Special grade movements from the 1890s
are adjusted to position.

Only the 17-jewel and 21-jewel John C. Dueber
grade movements from around 1908 are adjusted to
position. These are ALL marked that they are
adjusted to five positions.

Best regards, Kent

Anonymous · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 989121 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden serial number 989121 (and serial number
989048) are marked "John C. Dueber" "17 Jewels"
and "Adjusted". This is adjustment to temperature
(heat & cold) only.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from The Dueber Watch Co. to John C. Dueber
Jewels changed from 11j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Hampden Grade John C. Dueber Pocket Watch