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Hamilton Pocket Watch Serial Numbers

The serial number on a Hamilton watch is stamped on the movement, not the case. Open the back of the watch carefully to find it. Enter it below for an instant result.

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Serial Number Table — Hamilton 1893–1942

YearFrom SerialYearFrom Serial
18931 19182,200,001
189410,001 19192,400,001
189540,001 19202,600,001
189670,001 19212,800,001
1897100,001 19223,000,001
1898200,001 19233,200,001
1899300,001 19243,400,001
1900400,001 19253,600,001
1901500,001 19263,800,001
1902600,001 19274,000,001
1903700,001 19284,200,001
1904800,001 19294,400,001
1905900,001 19304,600,001
19061,000,001 19314,700,001
19071,100,001 19324,800,001
19081,200,001 19334,900,001
19091,300,001 19345,000,001
19101,400,001 19355,100,001
19111,500,001 19365,200,001
19121,600,001 19375,300,001
19131,700,001 19385,400,001
19141,800,001 19395,500,001
19151,900,001 19405,600,001
19162,000,001 19415,700,001
19172,100,001 19425,800,001
Note: Hamilton production slowed considerably during the Great Depression (1930–1935). Serial numbers in this range were assigned over several years, so the date range is broader than usual.

Notable Hamilton Pocket Watch Grades

GradeSizeJewelsAdjustedNotes
94018215 positionsCommon railroad grade
94618235 positionsHigh-grade 18s
94718236 positionsRare, very valuable
95016235 positionsTop 16-size grade
99216215 positionsMost common Hamilton RR
992B16216 positionsLast & finest version
99316215 positionsOpen face, rare
99916193 positionsGeneral purpose

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