Pocket Watch Database

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"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 Grade 936 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 936 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 936

Private Label(s) in Run:

Blauvelt's Special - Columbus, O.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8941 Question Mark
Grade: 936 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 42 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 23,507 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Criss-cross Star Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometer Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire 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 A Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2 Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 832672, 427072 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Blauvelt's Special
Columbus, O.
Adjusted
17 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 35.936G7.18S35.181M18.O18.L35.17J22 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.469 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
70.77 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.05 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.221% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (2.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.08% Analyzing 331 Sales Question Mark

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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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 1132 · May 31, 2023

Serial Number 8925 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 230 · March 13, 2015

Serial Number 8969 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · August 19, 2014

Serial Number 8933 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · May 2, 2014

Serial Number 8821 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

creak0 61 · February 6, 2014

Serial Number 8828 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Additional:- Two tone movement + private label = E
L Tobie, Keithsburg, Ill
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 10, 2013

Serial Number 8826 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Hamilton Grade 936 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 936 Pocket Watch