Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 961 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 961

Some Finished as Grade 951

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 81600
Grade: 961
Model: 4
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 5 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: 331.961G5.16S173.164M11.H156.P133.21J26
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.25
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: 17 (3.40%)
Research Note: According to the Halligan records: "To meet the demand for 23-jewel, hunting watches as few #961 - Pendant and Lever Set movements were changed to 23-jewel watches. No orders for this model were ever given to the Plate Department. Finished watches were taken out of stock and returned to the Factory for changing. They were re-modeled to conform with the #950." The subsequent production charts indicate 97 were made as lever-set and 44 were made as pendant-set. #81926 Verified as 951P [NAWCC] #81942 Verified as 951P [JH] #81945 Verified as 951P [JH] #81958 Verified as 951P [NAWCC] #81973 Verified as 951P [PWT] #81939, #81942: Reported as 951P.

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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 · October 28, 2023

Serial Number 81823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2022

Serial Number 81901 was reported as accurate.

grtnev Supporter 14 · January 28, 2022

Serial Number 81942 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is one of the grade 951 from this run. The
movement is marked 23j and 951
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · December 22, 2021

Serial Number 81942 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewel 951.
Listed on ebay

Anonymous · September 21, 2021

Serial Number 81939 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 951 pendant set
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

frankrus Supporter 34 · April 22, 2021

Serial Number 81555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 81555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 81555 was reported as accurate.

Aesellitto Supporter 8 · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 81973 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is one of the 44 reworked. It is marked as a
grade 951, 23J pendant set watch. Currently for
sale on eBay.

Anonymous · June 24, 2019

Serial Number 81846 was reported as accurate.

cherish1 1 · January 15, 2019

Serial Number 81544 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2016

Serial Number 81787 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked 961.

Anonymous · July 22, 2015

Serial Number 81969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2015

Serial Number 81945 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: GRADE 951
JEWELS 23

Anonymous · June 16, 2015

Serial Number 81969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2015

Serial Number 81969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2014

Serial Number 81926 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a grade 951. Grade 951 movements were
made from the 961 runs!

Anonymous · September 4, 2013

Serial Number 81642 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This model is PW/PS

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 81600 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 81600 was reported as accurate.

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