Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 943 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 943

Some Finished as 947

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 239491 Question Mark
Grade: 943 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1908 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 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 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 560.943G8.18S361.182M177.H263.L354.21J98 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.508 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
13 (2.60%) Question Mark
Research Note: #239125: Verified as Grade 947 (Marked) [eBay #323703138204]. #239105: Reported as a 947. #239105: Verified as marked "947" and "23 Jewels" [eBay #255603334564].

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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 · February 15, 2024

Serial Number 239467 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2023

Serial Number 239105 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It says 947 on the movement with 23 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · November 3, 2022

Serial Number 239105 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 605 · October 28, 2022

Serial Number 239105 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : 23 j model. Thx
eBay item number:255603334564
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

MrPJD3 Supporter 1 · September 24, 2022

Serial Number 239105 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Because this serial # is a 23 jewel 947 grade but
you have it listed as a 21 jewel 943 grade.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · August 16, 2022

Serial Number 239403 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement # 239403 is stamped 947, 23 jewels . And
the database indicates “943” and “21 jewels
“. I hope this helps .
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · May 11, 2022

Serial Number 239396 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2020

Serial Number 239025 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewel
Motor barrel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · September 3, 2019

Serial Number 239230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2019

Serial Number 239230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2019

Serial Number 239420 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 25, 2019

Serial Number 239078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2019

Serial Number 239078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2019

Serial Number 239125 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: ebay has a 947, 23 jewel serial 239125 listed
here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hamilton-18s-23j-947-In-1
4K-Gold-Hunting-Case-W-Stag-Only-308-Made-RARE-M03
0/323703138204?hash=item4b5e35e79c:g:IKMAAOSwhzhcB
sg0
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · May 24, 2018

Serial Number 239473 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2017

Serial Number 239116 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2017

Serial Number 239116 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · August 22, 2017

Serial Number 239491 was reported as accurate.

jibberyerkibber 50 · November 27, 2016

Serial Number 239093 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is marked "947."

Anonymous · May 11, 2016

Serial Number 239387 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2016

Serial Number 239093 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked "947" and "23 jewels" and
"motor barrel" and the motor barrel is jeweled.
The watch is the one that was on eBay and it is no
longer available on eBay. Regards, Richard Vye

Jbatkins 34 · February 16, 2016

Serial Number 239310 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: dial and movement marked as mermod & jaccards
paragon timekeeper

Anonymous · June 11, 2015

Serial Number 239030 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Hamilton Grade 943 Pocket Watch