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: 161575
Grade: 941
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 14 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: 463.941G14.18S267.182M130.H216.L260.21J68
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: 32 (3.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.14% Analyzing 320 Sales
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 · April 2, 2023

Serial Number 161893 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2023

Serial Number 161588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2023

Serial Number 161864 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 90 · July 16, 2022

Serial Number 161575 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2019

Serial Number 161725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2019

Serial Number 161990 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2018

Serial Number 161248 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · December 5, 2017

Serial Number 161650 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · November 6, 2017

Serial Number 161614 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · April 21, 2017

Serial Number 161215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2016

Serial Number 161340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2015

Serial Number 161349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2014

Serial Number 161202 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2014

Serial Number 161202 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 20, 2013

Serial Number 161285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2012

Serial Number 161809 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: grade 941 is a side winder and and a full hunter
and so cannot be consider rr grade as the grade
940
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. However, the requirement for an openface watch was not widely adopted until c.1906. This grade would have been approved on most railroads at the time of production.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hamilton Grade 941 Pocket Watch