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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: 156623
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 16 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: 458.940G16.18S262.181M135.O240.L255.21J64
Database Version: v52.219
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: 24 (2.40%)
$ 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 · February 25, 2024

Serial Number 156896 was reported as accurate.

awalker1829 Supporter 63 · February 10, 2024

Serial Number 156219 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 143 · November 15, 2021

Serial Number 156747 was reported as accurate.

CasyWolfram 2 · September 13, 2021

Serial Number 156973 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2021

Serial Number 156698 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2020

Serial Number 156936 was reported as accurate.

NA7CJde7 12 · December 16, 2020

Serial Number 156068 was reported as accurate.

Silvercloud 183 · October 30, 2019

Serial Number 156446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2019

Serial Number 156951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2018

Serial Number 156178 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · November 25, 2018

Serial Number 156068 was reported as accurate.

lovinwatches 8 · November 17, 2018

Serial Number 156559 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · July 17, 2018

Serial Number 156068 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2018

Serial Number 156159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2017

Serial Number 156159 was reported as accurate.

rock862 242 · May 21, 2016

Serial Number 156366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2015

Serial Number 156282 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

manchego 1 · April 17, 2015

Serial Number 156492 was reported as accurate.

wasaint1 14 · March 27, 2015

Serial Number 156297 was reported as accurate.

wasaint1 14 · March 23, 2015

Serial Number 156297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2015

Serial Number 156297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2015

Serial Number 156872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2014

Serial Number 156666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2013

Serial Number 156072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2013

Serial Number 156128 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2013

Serial Number 156901 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2013

Serial Number 157000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2013

Serial Number 156492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 156492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2013

Serial Number 156492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2012

Serial Number 156580 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2012

Serial Number 156241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2012

Serial Number 156241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2012

Serial Number 156241 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this watch has a full plate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · May 15, 2012

Serial Number 156241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2012

Serial Number 156241 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch