Pocket Watch Database

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

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 940

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 138552
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 13 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: 435.940G13.18S239.181M124.O229.L232.21J58
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: 19 (1.90%)
$ 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.


obdundee 26 · January 13, 2024

Serial Number 138110 was reported as accurate.

SleepyDoggieDog 35 · May 23, 2022

Serial Number 138552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2020

Serial Number 138460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2019

Serial Number 138114 was reported as accurate.

stretch1 Supporter 1 · September 13, 2017

Serial Number 138762 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2017

Serial Number 138245 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2016

Serial Number 138064 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2014

Serial Number 138084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2014

Serial Number 138621 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 138496 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 23, 2013

Serial Number 138806 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2013

Serial Number 138326 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label movement with different name and
town on face
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · April 8, 2013

Serial Number 138621 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Full plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 138032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2013

Serial Number 138126 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 138126 is full plate. Private label movement is
marked HCIP, typically denoting adjusted to Heat,
Cold, Isocronism and Position (6)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · June 7, 2012

Serial Number 138342 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch