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: 1429072
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 117 of 121
Grade/Model Total Production: 210,596
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Damaskeened
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Motor
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: 1870.940G117.18S728.181M473.O1293.L1220.21J541
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
630.54
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: 26 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.06% Analyzing 2,336 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.


Anonymous · September 6, 2022

Serial Number 1429167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2022

Serial Number 1429079 was reported as accurate.

pwcanada Supporter 107 · March 21, 2021

Serial Number 1429634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2020

Serial Number 1429763 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2020

Serial Number 1428414 was reported as accurate.

Relojero369 1 · July 10, 2019

Serial Number 1428226 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · June 20, 2019

Serial Number 1428414 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2019

Serial Number 1428752 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2019

Serial Number 1428752 was reported as accurate.

bobfisher1950 7 · July 30, 2018

Serial Number 1428569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2018

Serial Number 1428414 was reported as accurate.

Lany2018 1 · July 14, 2018

Serial Number 1428298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2018

Serial Number 1428569 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · July 12, 2018

Serial Number 1429563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2018

Serial Number 1428148 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2017

Serial Number 1428157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2017

Serial Number 1428970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2017

Serial Number 1429634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2016

Serial Number 1429532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2016

Serial Number 1429532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2016

Serial Number 1428316 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2016

Serial Number 1429079 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 5, 2016

Serial Number 1429242 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 9, 2015

Serial Number 1428076 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 29, 2015

Serial Number 1429242 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 10, 2014

Serial Number 1429895 was reported as accurate.

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

smoken 110 · July 2, 2014

Serial Number 1429639 was reported as accurate.

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

smoken 110 · July 2, 2014

Serial Number 1429639 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 2, 2014

Serial Number 1429376 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 31, 2014

Serial Number 1429895 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 8, 2013

Serial Number 1429072 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: full-plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · September 20, 2012

Serial Number 1429011 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 20, 2012

Serial Number 1429011 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