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: 1420257 Question Mark
Grade: 940 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1918 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 115 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: Gold Settings (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
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Motor 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: 1866.940G115.18S724.181M469.O1289.L1228.21J539 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 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): -3.09% Analyzing 2,401 Sales Question Mark
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.


Anonymous · November 27, 2020

Serial Number 1420627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2019

Serial Number 1420057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2019

Serial Number 1420161 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2017

Serial Number 1420443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2017

Serial Number 1420281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2016

Serial Number 1420566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2016

Serial Number 1420443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2014

Serial Number 1420607 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 11, 2013

Serial Number 1420391 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 13, 2012

Serial Number 1420491 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch