Pocket Watch Database

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

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 940

Private Label(s) in Run:

J. Murbach - Elyria, Oh.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 148956
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 15 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: 448.940G15.18S252.181M131.O236.L245.21J62
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 (2.60%)
$ 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 21, 2022

Serial Number 148916 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Super Rare Damaskeened Pattern, only one I've ever
seen.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · June 23, 2022

Serial Number 148432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2022

Serial Number 148913 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2021

Serial Number 148119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2021

Serial Number 148119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2020

Serial Number 148402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2019

Serial Number 148676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2018

Serial Number 148402 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 940 contract J Murbach Elyria Oh. dial &
movement

Waltham21j 121 · October 20, 2018

Serial Number 148860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2018

Serial Number 148956 was reported as accurate.

barberr1 67 · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 148402 was reported as accurate.

hunglikeanotter 1 · October 4, 2017

Serial Number 148322 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2014

Serial Number 148295 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2014

Serial Number 148698 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2014

Serial Number 148130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2013

Serial Number 148992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2013

Serial Number 148151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2013

Serial Number 148974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2013

Serial Number 148822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2012

Serial Number 148775 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch