Pocket Watch Database

Hamilton Size 16s Model 5: Overview & Production

Hamilton Model 5 is a 16-Size 3/4-plate lever-set movement featuring a nickel finish.

Model 5 Features (Lever Set)

Hamilton Model 16s 5 Diagram

Movement Diagram

Hamilton 16s Model 5 Sample Image

Example Image

Hamilton 16s Model 5 Dial Plate Image

Dial Plate Image

Note: Diagrams and photos displayed are intended to serve as a represenation of this model.
Plate cut, finishing style, jewel count, regulator, and other features may differ between grades within the same model designation.
Size 16s
Configuration Openface
Plate 3/4
Setting Lever
Finish Nickel
Model 5 Image Gallery

Model 5 Features (Pendant Set)

Hamilton Model 16s 5 Diagram

Movement Diagram

Hamilton 16s Model 5 Sample Image

Example Image

Note: Diagrams and photos displayed are intended to serve as a represenation of this model.
Plate cut, finishing style, jewel count, regulator, and other features may differ between grades within the same model designation.
Size 16s
Configuration Openface
Plate 3/4
Setting Pendant
Finish Nickel
Notes Sweep Second
Model 5 Image Gallery

Model 5 Production

Total Production: ~904,195
Est. Production Years: 1940 - 1970
Earliest Serial: 1
Latest Serial: 525,300
Runs: ~55
Smallest Run: 300
Largest Run: 160,000
Distinctive Grades: 6

Model 5 Production Segments

Model 5 (All Variations): 904,195 ETP
Nickel: 904,195 (100.00%)
Openface: 904,195 (100.00%)
Lever: 713,701 (78.93%) Pendant: 190,494 (21.07%)
17j: 15,900 (1.76%) 19j: 27,100 (3.00%) 21j: 713,701 (78.93%) 22j: 147,494 (16.31%)