Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 941 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 941

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 696035
Grade: 941
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 33 of 34
Grade/Model Total Production: 26,702
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Damaskeened
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Motor
Regulator: Goldthwait
Hairspring: Breguet
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: No
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2
U.S. Patents: 832672, 427072
Movement Markings: Hamilton Watch Co.
Lancaster, Oa.
Motor Barrel
941
Adjusted 5 Positions
21 Jewels
Double Roller
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1117.941G33.18S666.182M246.H441.L743.21J292
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
79.95
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
35.27
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.251%
Registry Population: 16 (1.60%)
Research Note: Gilt Lettering

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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 · January 16, 2024

Serial Number 696191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2023

Serial Number 696795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2022

Serial Number 696209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2022

Serial Number 696209 was reported as accurate.

fabianmwb 5 · May 16, 2022

Serial Number 696483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2022

Serial Number 696068 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · January 4, 2022

Serial Number 696904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2021

Serial Number 696908 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2020

Serial Number 696908 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2019

Serial Number 696295 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2019

Serial Number 696908 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2019

Serial Number 696869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2019

Serial Number 696869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 696195 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2019

Serial Number 696668 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2018

Serial Number 696178 was reported as accurate.

shovelhead 66 · April 16, 2018

Serial Number 696357 was reported as accurate.

slitvinoff 18 · April 10, 2018

Serial Number 696357 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is railroad grade same as model 940.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. With an estimated production date of 1913, this watch would not have qualified for service on the majority of American railroads due to the hunting configuration. The 940 was an openface movement.

shovelhead 66 · March 22, 2018

Serial Number 696741 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 696470 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2017

Serial Number 696170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2016

Serial Number 696389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2016

Serial Number 696894 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 24, 2015

Serial Number 696413 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 21, 2015

Serial Number 696876 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

bassman 1 · November 27, 2014

Serial Number 696617 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 6, 2014

Serial Number 696097 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 20, 2014

Serial Number 696171 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Wrstratton 134 · November 29, 2013

Serial Number 696548 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes
Hamilton Grade 941 Pocket Watch