Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 938 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 938

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 13561 Question Mark
Grade: 938 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 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: Gold Settings (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: 52.938G6.18S52.181M28.O28.L52.17J37 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 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
13 (2.17%) 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 · December 3, 2024

Serial Number 13470 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2024

Serial Number 13490 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2023

Serial Number 13688 was reported as accurate.

mtwild 1 · November 13, 2022

Serial Number 13623 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2022

Serial Number 13983 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 4, 2022

Serial Number 13474 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · June 28, 2022

Serial Number 13474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2022

Serial Number 13432 was reported as accurate.

rjandladyj 190 · November 1, 2021

Serial Number 13931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2021

Serial Number 13405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2021

Serial Number 13820 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2019

Serial Number 13931 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · October 13, 2019

Serial Number 13561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2019

Serial Number 13688 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2018

Serial Number 13703 was reported as accurate.

Bruce1960 26 · March 8, 2018

Serial Number 13723 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · March 7, 2018

Serial Number 13723 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · November 15, 2017

Serial Number 13703 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2017

Serial Number 13402 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · June 22, 2017

Serial Number 13877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2016

Serial Number 13696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2016

Serial Number 13696 was reported as accurate.

rock862 242 · July 31, 2016

Serial Number 13519 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2016

Serial Number 13602 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2016

Serial Number 13602 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2016

Serial Number 13401 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2016

Serial Number 13830 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2014

Serial Number 13992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2014

Serial Number 13962 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 13782 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2013

Serial Number 13498 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 938 Pocket Watch