Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: Chronometer

Mixed Run: Key-Set and Pin-Set

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1260171 Question Mark
Grade: Chronometer Question Mark
Model: Chronometer Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1942 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 970 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 970 Question Mark
Size: 36s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pin Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1708.G1.36S1.M1.O1146.P1.21J485 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.92 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.009% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
21 (2.16%) Question Mark
Research Note: Two versions were manufactured by Hamilton: A "Ship's Watch" as Keywind/Keyset (#1260661, #1260711, #1260737, #1260831, #1260941 Verified; #1260923 Reported) and a Patrol Boat Watch as Stemwind/Pin 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.


cjbrem Supporter 957 · November 3, 2024

Serial Number 1260085 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2024

Serial Number 1260383 was reported as accurate.

tcschung54 5 · February 6, 2023

Serial Number 1260171 was reported as accurate.

Utes1972 13 · January 20, 2023

Serial Number 1260836 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2022

Serial Number 1260458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2022

Serial Number 1260084 was reported as accurate.

brg404 32 · April 23, 2021

Serial Number 1260499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2021

Serial Number 1260592 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Key Set

Anonymous · February 6, 2021

Serial Number 1260458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2020

Serial Number 1260294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2020

Serial Number 1260835 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2020

Serial Number 1260279 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2020

Serial Number 1260272 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2019

Serial Number 1260041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2019

Serial Number 1260923 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My example is NOT pin set, must use key to set
hands like a full size chronometer.

Anonymous · May 22, 2019

Serial Number 1260669 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2019

Serial Number 1260161 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2018

Serial Number 1260721 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2018

Serial Number 1260737 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement setting: key
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Pin

Anonymous · May 12, 2018

Serial Number 1260272 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Pin

binkley 1 · August 2, 2017

Serial Number 1260003 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Pin

Needfulthings 1 · June 23, 2017

Serial Number 1260435 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Pin

Anonymous · June 21, 2017

Serial Number 1260308 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Pin

Anonymous · March 3, 2016

Serial Number 1260488 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Pin

Cincy2 2 · February 19, 2016

Serial Number 1260484 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Pin

Anonymous · December 7, 2015

Serial Number 1260484 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Pin

Anonymous · October 3, 2015

Serial Number 1260218 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Pin

Anonymous · December 18, 2014

Serial Number 1260831 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Pin

Anonymous · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 1260936 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Pin

Anonymous · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 1260936 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Pin