Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 943 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 943

Various Movements in Run Upgraded to 23-Jewel Grade 947

Private Label(s) in Run:

Mermod & Jaccard's - Paragon Time-Keeper - St. Louis

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Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 163530 Question Mark
Grade: 943 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,700 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative) Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Motor Question Mark
Regulator: Goldthwait Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk 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: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2 Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 832672, 427072 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Hamilton Watch Co.
Lancaster Pa.
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 465.943G7.18S269.182M131.H217.L262.21J69 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.557 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.13 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.56 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.025% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
41 (4.10%) Question Mark
Research Note: Various Movements in Run Upgraded to 23-Jewel Grade 947.

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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 408 · November 11, 2024

Serial Number 163975 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked 947

cjbrem Supporter 1002 · October 10, 2024

Serial Number 163729 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is an unmarked 947, but is also marked
"23
Jewels"

cjbrem Supporter 1002 · October 10, 2024

Serial Number 163975 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a marked "947" and is also marked "23
Jewels"

Whartonga 2 · August 31, 2024

Serial Number 163384 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine shows 23 jewels, 950.

Whartonga 2 · August 31, 2024

Serial Number 163591 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 31, 2024

Serial Number 163384 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 22, 2023

Serial Number 163814 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2022

Serial Number 163918 was reported as accurate.

Louisc1 Supporter 88 · October 3, 2022

Serial Number 163198 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2022

Serial Number 163798 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2021

Serial Number 163385 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2021

Serial Number 163661 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2020

Serial Number 163352 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2020

Serial Number 163745 was reported as accurate.

hyaduckh 32 · January 27, 2020

Serial Number 163556 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2020

Serial Number 163591 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is for sale as an unmarked 947. It does
say 23 Jewels on it. Anything in your factory
records?
Curator Response: The hand-written Hamilton sales ledgers note that #163591 as "should be changed to 947," sold April 29, 1912. Thus, we would expect #163591 to have 23 Jewels with a jeweled barrel.

Anonymous · August 18, 2019

Serial Number 163911 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2019

Serial Number 163147 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2018

Serial Number 163894 was reported as accurate.

Randomwatcher Supporter 5 · December 4, 2018

Serial Number 163458 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 26, 2018

Serial Number 163894 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: ebay item 163894 is a 23 jewel 947
https://www.ebay.com/itm/947-Hamilton-Top-of-the-L
ine-Watch-Knock-out-Movement-Dial-Case/25399489676
8?hash=item3b23468d80:g:rvQAAOSwHhRb9wBQ

Anonymous · April 6, 2017

Serial Number 163451 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 10, 2016

Serial Number 163159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2016

Serial Number 163828 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement marked 947

Anonymous · September 18, 2016

Serial Number 163164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2016

Serial Number 163995 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This model 943 was upgraded to 23J and became a
Model 947. Additionally, this movement is marked
Extra and the dial is marked A. N. Anderson. I
know the owner of this watch and was going to buy
it.

Anonymous · April 29, 2016

Serial Number 163715 was reported as accurate.

dcdiesel1951 3 · April 24, 2016

Serial Number 163350 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 4, 2016

Serial Number 163637 was reported as accurate.

olynleroy Supporter 4 · August 30, 2015

Serial Number 163622 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 21j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · January 4, 2015

Serial Number 163615 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · December 19, 2014

Serial Number 163655 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · June 28, 2014

Serial Number 163783 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · June 3, 2014

Serial Number 163782 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · May 24, 2014

Serial Number 163782 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · May 17, 2014

Serial Number 163289 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · March 7, 2014

Serial Number 163470 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · October 4, 2013

Serial Number 163219 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · July 15, 2013

Serial Number 163332 was reported as accurate.

mr7841 22 · June 8, 2013

Serial Number 163327 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this watch has 23 j movment and 3 fingers
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · April 5, 2013

Serial Number 163458 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · March 2, 2013

Serial Number 163438 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch has 23 jewels. Source: I own it.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hamilton Grade 943 Pocket Watch