Hamilton Pocket Watch: Serial Number 8941 (Grade 936)

Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hamilton/8941

Access Date: April 19, 2024

We noticed that you entered a relatively short serial number.
"8941" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 936

Private Label(s) in Run:

Blauvelt's Special - Columbus, O.

What is a Private Label?

Manufacturer:	Hamilton
Manufacturer Location:	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number:	8941
Grade:	936
Model:	1
Class:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1895
Run Quantity:	200
Grade/Model Run:	7 of 42
Grade/Model Total Production:	23,507
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Finish Pattern:	Criss-cross Star
Movement Signing Style:	Block Letter
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Regulator:	Micrometer
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
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class A
Dial Feet Locations:	2.6, 18.0, 38.2
U.S. Patents:	832672, 427072
Movement Markings:	Blauvelt's Special Columbus, O. Adjusted 17 Jewels Safety Pinion
Data Research:	1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	35.936G7.18S35.181M18.O18.L35.17J22
Database Version:	v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	70.77
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	31.05
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.221%
Registry Population:	5 (2.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-12.62% Analyzing 313 Sales

Value Guide

What is My Watch Worth?

Have a Question?

Ask the experts in The Pocket Watch Group

Population Registry for This Run

	Image	Serial Number	Run Position	Primary Identification Method	Discovery Date
There are 5 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image. Create a FREE account or login to view the population registry and add your watch to the registry. Create a Free Account

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

Yes

Why Might This Information Be Incorrect?

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.

PHIL1199 Supporter 958 · May 31, 2023

Serial Number 8925 was reported as accurate.