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Access Date: April 25, 2024

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 No. 58 Pocket Watch
Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 58

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 272258
Grade: No. 58
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 3 (1.88%)
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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.

BJBurn2 22 · January 6, 2023

Serial Number 272258 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Might this be a No.58 ? (similar to a No.62, but
62 was quick train)
No.41 was a model 2 Hunting style.
Curator Response: Correct. In my revised Hampden list, I have this run designated as Grade No. 58, aligning with your assesment. This updated database engine should be launching in the next few months.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 41 to No. 58

BJBtime 23 · November 2, 2022

Serial Number 272258 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Please see my recent photo of jewels behind the
dial. I have 2 listings for this watch, #272258.
So, if you want to delete BJBURN's it's OK, that's
me, too. Movement marked 15, there are 15
pressed-in jewels. ~ Ben (BJBtime)
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and photos. This movement would have likely been classified as a Grade No. 41 with 15 jewels. The database has been updated accordingly. Thanks again!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 57 to No. 58
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 272215 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 57 to No. 58
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · November 11, 2020

Serial Number 272258 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 57 to No. 58
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

bobsmodels 3 · April 28, 2020

Serial Number 272215 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 57 to No. 58
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

BJBURN 29 · October 29, 2019

Serial Number 272258 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I noticed the regulator is a Tucker, not a Taske.
(William B. Tucker patent in 1864) Notice the
square pinsors, not like Taske's round ones.
(1870)
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The regulator page needs to be updated to coincide with my recent research supporting the fact that the angled and round caliper regulators are both Teske designs. Tucker later claimed that they were his patent design, but his patent documentation actually describes the mechanism differently. Teske already had arrangements with Hampden by the time this movement was produced.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 57 to No. 58
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

BJBURN 29 · October 28, 2019

Serial Number 272258 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden, Springfield, Mass., it's clearly marked
"15" , I believe it's a 15 jewel movement. Also
the jewels are not screwed in, but seem to be
pressed? (see photo) I don't see any marking for
"No. 57" The dial is double-sunk and one of the
hands seems to be replaced.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. According to other observations, the "15" marking has been found on both 11-Jewel and 15-Jewel movements. If you are able to check under the dial for jewel count verification, please follow up with another report, and the database can be updated if neccessary.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 57 to No. 58
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · March 18, 2019

Serial Number 272201 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 57 to No. 58
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · October 10, 2017

Serial Number 272187 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 57 to No. 58
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j

Anonymous · May 2, 2015

Serial Number 272258 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 57 to No. 58
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Hampden Grade No. 58 Pocket Watch