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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 138552 Question Mark
Grade: 940 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 121 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 210,596 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Damaskeened Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Goldthwait Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet 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
U.S. Patents: 832672, 427072 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 435.940G13.18S239.181M124.O229.L232.21J58 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
634.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
278.20 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.977% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
19 (1.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.47% Analyzing 2,403 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Gilt Lettering

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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 34 · January 13, 2024

Serial Number 138110 was reported as accurate.

SleepyDoggieDog 42 · 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