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.

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Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 10608
Grade: 938
Model: 1
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,198
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Goldthwait
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 45.938G4.18S45.181M23.O23.L45.17J30
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.58
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.90
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.021%
Registry Population: 4 (2.00%)

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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 291 · 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