Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 960 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 960

Some pendant-set examples reported in this run. Pendant-set would not be considered Railroad Grade.

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 360180
Grade: 960
Model: 3
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 550
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,160
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 7.6, 21.8, 38.0, 50.5
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 811.960G6.16S363.163M13.O429.L473.21J185
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.53
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.81
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.048%
Registry Population: 21 (3.82%)

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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.


Blicquer Supporter 75 · October 24, 2023

Serial Number 360055 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2023

Serial Number 360453 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2022

Serial Number 360470 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2021

Serial Number 360383 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2019

Serial Number 360123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2019

Serial Number 360077 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2019

Serial Number 360224 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2016

Serial Number 360251 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2015

Serial Number 360194 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is both lever set and railroad grade.

Great site!

Anonymous · March 8, 2015

Serial Number 360485 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is pendant set, RRG = no.

Anonymous · March 8, 2015

Serial Number 360485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2013

Serial Number 360428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2013

Serial Number 360185 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 2 finger center bridge mvmt
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · December 18, 2012

Serial Number 360194 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 960 Pocket Watch