Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 941 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 941

Private Label(s) in Run:

Strow's No. 3 - H.C.I. & P.
Coleman Special. - Massillon, O.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 43155 Question Mark
Grade: 941 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 34 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 26,702 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Damaskeened Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Goldthwait Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet 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: 133.941G1.18S132.182M65.H65.L125.21J2 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
80.39 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
35.27 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.251% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (1.67%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.48% Analyzing 332 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #43020: Verified as Featuring a Custom Geometric Gilt Damaskeening Pattern, Private Label Marked "21 Jewels" and "Strow's No. 3 - H.C.I. & P." [IHC185]. #43245: Two-Tone "Wide Stripe" Private Label Marked "Coleman Special. - Massillon, O." [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.


Anonymous · December 27, 2022

Serial Number 43114 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2022

Serial Number 43203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2020

Serial Number 43002 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 937

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · May 9, 2020

Serial Number 43155 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lowell Halligan's notes on the Hamilton 940/941
show gold settings introduced in 1911 with serial
number692801. 43155 does not have gold settings.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Absoltuely correct. The runs have been modified accordingly.

v3ngence 32 · November 22, 2018

Serial Number 43166 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch SN# 043166 is a 16s 17j Grade 978, this
page is incorrectly showing a Grade 941, I can
provide pictures for proof if needed.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · November 5, 2018

Serial Number 43134 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 941 Pocket Watch