Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: Hayden W. Wheeler

Hayden Wheeler Watch Co.

Private Label(s) in Run:

Taylor & Gregory - Derby, Conn.
J.. Murbach - Elyria, O.
Geo. J. Allen - Marshall Town, Iowa

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 76788
Grade: Hayden W. Wheeler
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 1,800
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,800
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 7.6, 21.8, 38.0, 50.5
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Movement Markings: H.W.W.Co.
Maiden Lane
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 305.G1.16S148.161M129.H141.P112.17J186
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.39
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.38
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.017%
Registry Population: 25 (1.39%)
Research Note: #75611: Reported as 21-Jewel Movement.

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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.


cjbrem Supporter 493 · March 20, 2024

Serial Number 75207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2023

Serial Number 76416 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: open face

Rcardkidz 3398 · December 4, 2022

Serial Number 75670 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · November 26, 2022

Serial Number 75907 was reported as accurate.

Tonygallo 1 · September 15, 2022

Serial Number 75125 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have a private label version "Geo J Allen
MArshall town Iowa"
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · August 28, 2022

Serial Number 75827 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 2, 2022

Serial Number 75611 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 21 jewel grade. There is no name on the
movement.
"21 jewels"
"adjusted"
"safety pinion"
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · April 6, 2022

Serial Number 76730 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · April 3, 2022

Serial Number 76767 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: 17J
Model 1 Hunting
Marked J.. Murbach Elyria, O. On movement and
dial.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · April 3, 2022

Serial Number 76767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2021

Serial Number 75670 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

texnet 684 · September 14, 2021

Serial Number 76788 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is not marked "Maiden Lane" nor "Hayden W.
Wheeler" it is marked "Taylor & Gregory", "Derby,
Conn."

I has a 4 footed dial and Hamilton did not go to
a 3 footed dial until around serial number 875,000
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · September 10, 2021

Serial Number 75670 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

hyaduckh 30 · August 4, 2021

Serial Number 76788 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · December 6, 2020

Serial Number 76469 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The dial on this movement is a 4 post dial. I
don’t own the movement so I can’t give info.
On the location, but it looks to be the standard
Hamilton position for 4 post dials. The watch is
for sale on eBay as of today. Hope this helps.
Gerald Reynolds

Anonymous · October 15, 2020

Serial Number 75921 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2020

Serial Number 75921 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked "Buhn's Special"
Adjusted 17 jewel Hunter movement with a 3 piece
dial
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · April 10, 2020

Serial Number 75868 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Just marked a private lable F A Robbins other than
that spot on.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · November 22, 2019

Serial Number 76498 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 987A, See
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GMBl2qfFZ8I/Wkf7w1as0_I
/AAAAAAAAPP8/T8hVRlPgHawwi2E1J3yopQoUVUx7Y-deQCEwY
BhgL/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-12-30%2Bat%2B3.48.
03%2BPM.png
Curator Response: The serial number is O764498. https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hamilton/O76498
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · August 25, 2019

Serial Number 75745 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2019

Serial Number 75203 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 25, 2019

Serial Number 75016 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

pppmike 13 · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 75051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2019

Serial Number 76028 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

thoth1977 2 · December 3, 2018

Serial Number 75622 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Thin model style 6 like 75616. Complete. 21j 16s
PS OF Adjusted bridge model such as a 950/960/950B
etc but not the same shapes. The serial 75622,
75624, 75626 and 75628 are also recorded to be
serials 175622, 175624, 725626 and 175628. The
75622/175622 is indicated as the last with the
Circular pattern dmaskeening and after they did
the wavy lines per Lasser. The serials are
confirmed in the Hamilton ledgers.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · November 18, 2018

Serial Number 75868 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · August 14, 2018

Serial Number 75091 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · June 26, 2018

Serial Number 75898 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · June 26, 2018

Serial Number 76084 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · May 30, 2018

Serial Number 75593 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 75593 is a HWW 21 jewel bridge model hunter.
Private label Fred Straub Special. Pendant set,
adjusted. Gilt littering on nickle with wavey
damasceen.

Anonymous · May 22, 2018

Serial Number 75593 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is a 21 jewel Hamilton this listing
looks completely wrong
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 · October 8, 2017

Serial Number 75384 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · June 22, 2017

Serial Number 75424 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

jacobwalls07 143 · June 20, 2017

Serial Number 75928 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · May 20, 2017

Serial Number 76160 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · April 29, 2017

Serial Number 75928 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Open face.
All H. W. Wheeler even number movements are open
face, and all odd number movements are hunter.
Curator Response: Correct. We have this on our list for a future update.

Anonymous · January 5, 2017

Serial Number 76758 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is also open face. Cheers. duffy l.

Anonymous · November 30, 2016

Serial Number 76064 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is open face.

Anonymous · October 28, 2016

Serial Number 75150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2015

Serial Number 76469 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2015

Serial Number 76469 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · August 3, 2015

Serial Number 76731 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · June 15, 2015

Serial Number 75680 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Open face
positive pendant set

Anonymous · April 23, 2015

Serial Number 75904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2015

Serial Number 75664 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2015

Serial Number 75664 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2015

Serial Number 76659 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2015

Serial Number 75784 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · January 7, 2015

Serial Number 76778 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Open face
positive pendant set

Anonymous · December 24, 2014

Serial Number 76443 was reported as accurate.