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: 168932
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 20 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: 470.940G20.18S274.181M141.O246.L267.21J71
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
634.05
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: 18 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 2,343 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.


cmdraven 3991 · October 3, 2023

Serial Number 168938 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2022

Serial Number 168971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2018

Serial Number 168481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2017

Serial Number 168669 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2016

Serial Number 168500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2016

Serial Number 168140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2015

Serial Number 168604 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2014

Serial Number 168684 was reported as accurate.

hortop2 2 · November 12, 2013

Serial Number 168294 was reported as accurate.

hortop2 2 · November 12, 2013

Serial Number 168294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2013

Serial Number 168803 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · January 11, 2013

Serial Number 168684 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch