Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 950 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 950

Pendant-Set and Lever-Set movements reported in this range. Pendant-Set watches would not be Railroad Grade.

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 1020645
Grade: 950
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 2,600
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 28
Grade/Model Total Production: 22,300
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever    Mixed Run
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Barrel: Patent Motor
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
Movement Markings: Hamilton Watch Co.
Lancaster, Pa.
950
Motor Barrel
23 Jewels
Adjusted
5
Postiions
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1486.950G10.16S766.163M39.O955.L985.23J25
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
66.77
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.46
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.209%
Registry Population: 68 (2.62%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.26% Analyzing 227 Sales
Research Note: #1021639 and #1021114 Verified as Lever-Set

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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 · October 3, 2023

Serial Number 1022096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2023

Serial Number 1020274 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2023

Serial Number 1020274 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 568 · January 26, 2023

Serial Number 1021130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2023

Serial Number 1022438 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is lever set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · June 28, 2022

Serial Number 1021027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2021

Serial Number 1022430 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2021

Serial Number 1022553 was reported as accurate.

gsimon Supporter 3 · March 12, 2021

Serial Number 1021115 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2021

Serial Number 1020328 was reported as accurate.

bunnofnickle 67 · October 26, 2020

Serial Number 1021385 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2020

Serial Number 1021766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2020

Serial Number 1022467 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2020

Serial Number 1021831 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 1022218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 1022218 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · January 6, 2020

Serial Number 1022413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2019

Serial Number 1022170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2019

Serial Number 1021452 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 11, 2019

Serial Number 1020212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2019

Serial Number 1020600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2019

Serial Number 1021172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2019

Serial Number 1020600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2019

Serial Number 1022152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2018

Serial Number 1020499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2018

Serial Number 1021678 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2018

Serial Number 1022017 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2018

Serial Number 1022017 was reported as accurate.

hyaduckh 30 · June 5, 2018

Serial Number 1020912 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 22, 2018

Serial Number 1021437 was reported as accurate.

Tbello 3 · December 18, 2017

Serial Number 1020891 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2017

Serial Number 1020931 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NOT LEVER SET. used this site to buy watch, oops
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This is a mixed run of pendant-set and lever-set movements as noted at the top of the range information.

Anonymous · September 27, 2017

Serial Number 1021944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2017

Serial Number 1021944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2017

Serial Number 1020814 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2017

Serial Number 1021497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2017

Serial Number 1022278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2017

Serial Number 1020205 was reported as accurate.

windupthings 24 · December 5, 2016

Serial Number 1020639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2016

Serial Number 1021428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 1021497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2016

Serial Number 1020405 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is pendant set

Anonymous · October 5, 2016

Serial Number 1020754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2016

Serial Number 1020311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2016

Serial Number 1022084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2016

Serial Number 1020940 was reported as accurate.

jibberyerkibber 50 · March 24, 2016

Serial Number 1020940 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a pendant set watch.

Anonymous · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 1022070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 1022165 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 8, 2016

Serial Number 1020940 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is pendant set
Hamilton Grade 950 Pocket Watch