Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 938 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 938

Private Label(s) in Run:

Cady & Olmstead - H.C.I.&P. - Kansas City, Mo.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 10608 Question Mark
Grade: 938 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,198 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Goldthwait 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 45.938G4.18S45.181M23.O23.L45.17J30 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.498 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.61 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.90 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.021% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (2.50%) 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.


Anonymous · July 24, 2019

Serial Number 10697 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2019

Serial Number 10524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 10573 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 10, 2018

Serial Number 10666 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 18, 2018

Serial Number 10613 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · June 18, 2017

Serial Number 10608 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2017

Serial Number 10609 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · November 17, 2016

Serial Number 10573 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2012

Serial Number 10554 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 938 Pocket Watch