Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 940

Private Label(s) in Run:

Ferguson & Craig - Champaign, Illinois

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 116616
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 121
Grade/Model Total Production: 210,596
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Damaskeened
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Goldthwait
Hairspring: Breguet
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
U.S. Patents: 832672, 427072
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 402.940G9.18S207.181M105.O210.L201.21J46
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
634.05
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
278.20
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.976%
Registry Population: 15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.40% Analyzing 2,342 Sales
Research Note: Gilt Lettering

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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.


siantpeter Supporter 26 · October 6, 2022

Serial Number 116108 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 189 · August 18, 2022

Serial Number 116108 was reported as accurate.

slufdriver 60 · November 2, 2020

Serial Number 116616 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2019

Serial Number 116872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2018

Serial Number 116676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2018

Serial Number 116676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2018

Serial Number 116235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2017

Serial Number 116793 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2017

Serial Number 116017 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2017

Serial Number 116235 was reported as accurate.

Watching 41 · July 9, 2017

Serial Number 116928 was reported as accurate.

ratrink 1 · January 23, 2017

Serial Number 116216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2015

Serial Number 116359 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2015

Serial Number 116359 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2015

Serial Number 116464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2015

Serial Number 116188 was reported as accurate.

schwan 178 · December 30, 2014

Serial Number 116023 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 116268 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2012

Serial Number 0116003 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · May 1, 2012

Serial Number 116167 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch