Pocket Watch Database

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"3688" 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 935 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 935

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3688 Question Mark
Grade: 935 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 240 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 17 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,590 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Goldthwait Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: No Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 17.935G2.18S17.182M11.H11.L17.17J9 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.82 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.06 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.043% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (2.92%) 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.


NumbatNinja Supporter 48 · September 23, 2021

Serial Number 3794 was reported as accurate.

mehran Supporter 6 · October 4, 2020

Serial Number 3782 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2020

Serial Number 3672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2019

Serial Number 3672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2019

Serial Number 3788 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2018

Serial Number 3672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 3672 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 18, 2015

Serial Number 03752 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 19, 2013

Serial Number 3773 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Hamilton Grade 935 Pocket Watch