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Hamilton Railroad Grade 941 Hunting-Cased Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This is a size 18 Hamilton Railroad Grade 941 pocket watch featuring a hunting case. The watch is constructed with a gold-filled case decorated with engraving, including a pastoral scene featuring a horse on the front cover and an open shield for initials on the back. The double-sunk white dial displays Roman numerals, black spade-style hands, and red five-minute markers, with a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the number six. The movement is a model 2 lever set, featuring 21 ruby jewel settings in gold screw-down mounts, a Breguet hairspring, and adjustment to five positions and temperature. The movement plates are decorated with damasking and gold lettering. The piece is approximately 55 mm in diameter and includes an internal dust cover protecting the movement. The watch is described as a railroad grade instrument from circa 1912.

Front cover of the gold-filled hunting case showing the engraved horse and pastoral scene.
Front cover of the gold-filled hunting case showing the engraved horse and pastoral scene. — Ashton-Blakey Vintage Watches. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
ashton-blakey-antiques.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunting-cased pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Hamilton
Reference
941
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1912
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in an 18-size, gold-filled hunting case. The exterior features detailed engravings, prominently a pastoral scene with a horse on the front cover and a decorative shield for monograms on the back. All edges of the case are engraved, and the cover opens to reveal a dust cover that protects the movement from debris.

The dial is white and double-sunk, featuring bold black Roman numerals and spade-style hands. Red minute indicators are positioned at five-minute intervals around the perimeter, and a subsidiary seconds dial is located at the six o'clock position. The dial bears the Hamilton logo.

Evidence for this section
  • “gold filled stunning case with a beautifully engraved scene with a horse as main feature with a pastoral background”
  • “The dial is flawless with strong black Roman numbers and black spade hands and dial has Hamilton only logo with red five minute markers. This perfect dial is double sunk”

Movement and Escapement

The movement is identified as a Hamilton model 2, 941 grade. It is a 21-jewel movement that utilizes gold screw-down ruby jewel settings and a Breguet hairspring.

The movement plates are finished with damascening and feature gold-colored lettering. The watch utilizes a lever-set mechanism for time adjustment, requiring the bezel to be removed or the cover opened to access the setting lever.

Evidence for this section
  • “This 941 is a model 2 lever set with gold screw down 21 ruby jewel settings and adjusted to five positions and temperature”
  • “decorated with antique damasking and gold lettering”

Condition and Attribution

The watch is dated to approximately 1912 by the vendor. It is described as a serviced, well-running example of an 18-size railroad-grade watch. The source notes that only a limited number of these were produced in this specific hunting-case configuration.

The vendor reports the watch is in superb condition, with a flawless dial. The internal components, including the 21-jewel escapement, are presented as functional for wear and collection.

Evidence for this section
  • “Hamilton Pocket Watch Railroad Grade 941 c.1912 is one of only a limited number made”
  • “This Hamilton well running and serviced 941 is housed in a gold filled stunning case”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production date range for the Hamilton 941 grade?
  • Does the provided serial number (if identifiable on the movement) confirm the circa 1912 date?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Hamilton Railroad Grade 941 Hunting-Cased Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerHamilton“Hamilton”
Grade941“Railroad Grade 941”
Size18“18 Size”
Jewel count21“21 ruby jewel settings”
Setting typeLever set“model 2 lever set”
Adjustments5 positions and temperature“adjusted to five positions and temperature”
HairspringBrequet“Brequet Hairspring”
Dial typeDouble sunk“This perfect dial is double sunk”

Visible details

  • Engraved pastoral scene with horse on case cover
  • Double-sunk white dial with red 5-minute markers
  • 21-jewel movement with gold screw-down settings
  • Damascened movement plates with gold lettering

Research qualifications

  • Gold content of the case is stated as 'gold filled' but not hallmarked in source
  • Exact serial number not provided in source text

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت جیبی Hamilton مدل Railroad Grade 941 قاب هانتر حدود ۱۹۱۲

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 567f652d14

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