Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 926 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 926

Private Label(s) in Run:

L.D. Merrill - Sparta, Wis.
A.W. Bishop - Connellsville, Pa.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 250016
Grade: 926
Model: 1
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 33 of 87
Grade/Model Total Production: 83,406
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Goldthwait
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 572.926G33.18S373.181M190.O298.L366.17J350
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
251.11
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
110.18
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.783%
Registry Population: 26 (2.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.88% Analyzing 662 Sales

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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.


Wadehayes 24 · February 2, 2024

Serial Number 250266 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2021

Serial Number 250447 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 23, 2020

Serial Number 250416 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hamilton 950
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Theshween1501 3 · December 19, 2020

Serial Number 250409 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The writing on the watch states 950 movement with
23 jewels. The Hamilton signature is on the front
and is not a private label.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Theshween1501 3 · December 19, 2020

Serial Number 250409 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 19, 2020

Serial Number 250008 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is a Private Label but it was made for
A.W. Bishop. Connellsville, Pa. It's written on
the dial and the movement and the writing on the
movement is in Gold in-lay and the movement has
all Gold Dome screws in it and the regulator is
Goldfill.

Bnmaconn 1 · December 17, 2019

Serial Number 250576 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 23, 2019

Serial Number 250033 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2019

Serial Number 250632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2017

Serial Number 250483 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Only to add this one, as also shown in your
photos, is gilt trimmed, so a 926GT. Cheers.
duffy l.

Anonymous · June 28, 2015

Serial Number 250016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2014

Serial Number 250536 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2013

Serial Number 250644 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2013

Serial Number 250469 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 · February 1, 2013

Serial Number 250472 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2013

Serial Number 250791 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 926 Pocket Watch