Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 961 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 961

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 81088
Grade: 961
Model: 4
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,410
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 7.6, 21.8, 38.0, 50.5
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 329.961G4.16S171.164M9.H154.P131.21J25
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.21
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.18
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.023%
Registry Population: 4 (1.33%)

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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 · January 19, 2024

Serial Number 81022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2021

Serial Number 81291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2021

Serial Number 81030 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2019

Serial Number 81190 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · July 17, 2019

Serial Number 81201 was reported as accurate.

tav396 44 · March 13, 2019

Serial Number 81204 was reported as accurate.

scotch 2 · December 11, 2018

Serial Number 81088 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · November 22, 2017

Serial Number 81201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2017

Serial Number 81176 was reported as accurate.

Brycef 107 · January 11, 2017

Serial Number 81176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2015

Serial Number 81231 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MOVEMENT SETTING: PENDANT SET

Anonymous · March 23, 2014

Serial Number 81228 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2012

Serial Number 81201 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Hamilton Grade 961 Pocket Watch