Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 941 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 941

Private Label(s) in Run:

Wm. H. Burk & Co. - Marion, Ia.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 127915
Grade: 941
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 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 Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
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: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2
U.S. Patents: 832672, 427072
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 418.941G10.18S223.182M109.H195.L217.21J57
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
80.39
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: 23 (2.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.51% Analyzing 321 Sales
Research Note: #127412: Two-Tone Private Label Marked for "Wm. H. Burk & Co. - Marion, Ia." [IHC185], 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.


2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · July 15, 2023

Serial Number 127611 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2020

Serial Number 127879 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2020

Serial Number 127974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2019

Serial Number 127493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2018

Serial Number 127152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2018

Serial Number 127607 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2017

Serial Number 127484 was reported as accurate.

Annie1961 2 · November 21, 2016

Serial Number 127182 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2016

Serial Number 127276 was reported as accurate.

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

catman032076 101 · January 2, 2016

Serial Number 127264 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 12, 2015

Serial Number 127901 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 29, 2015

Serial Number 127330 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 127817 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 127597 was reported as accurate.

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

silverhawk271 1 · July 13, 2014

Serial Number 127079 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 127264 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Railroad grade should be no unless in a half
hunter case.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 5, 2013

Serial Number 127227 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a 21 Jewel 941. This is what it is listed as
in the Hamilton serial numbers listed on Shugart's
guide as well.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 937 to 941
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · April 17, 2013

Serial Number 127915 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch has 21Jewels, Complete Guide to Watch has it
as 941. Mine is a Private Label and not marked
941, but is marked 21Jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 937 to 941
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · March 24, 2013

Serial Number 127627 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is sa 21-jewel Hamilton 941
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 937 to 941
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · March 22, 2013

Serial Number 127627 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 937 to 941
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · March 20, 2013

Serial Number 127627 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 937 to 941
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · February 2, 2013

Serial Number 127671 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Different grade according to 1947 manufacturer
catalog: 937
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · February 2, 2013

Serial Number 127671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2013

Serial Number 127671 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Configuration: Openface
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · January 27, 2013

Serial Number 127915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 127915 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 941 Pocket Watch