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: 176281
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 21 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: 482.940G21.18S283.181M146.O254.L276.21J75
Database Version: v52.235
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: 29 (2.90%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · February 4, 2024

Serial Number 176940 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2021

Serial Number 176394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2021

Serial Number 176394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2021

Serial Number 176394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2020

Serial Number 176325 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2020

Serial Number 176048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 176048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2019

Serial Number 176170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2018

Serial Number 176164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2018

Serial Number 176164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2017

Serial Number 176413 was reported as accurate.

jayjiang0830 47 · November 22, 2017

Serial Number 176413 was reported as accurate.

jabeaver 3 · December 9, 2016

Serial Number 176131 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2016

Serial Number 176716 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2016

Serial Number 176096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2015

Serial Number 176582 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2015

Serial Number 176588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2015

Serial Number 176172 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: finish pattern is none, mirror smooth. movement is
signed 17 jewels

Anonymous · September 23, 2014

Serial Number 176997 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2014

Serial Number 176398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2014

Serial Number 176706 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2014

Serial Number 176567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2014

Serial Number 176567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2014

Serial Number 176567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2013

Serial Number 0176146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2013

Serial Number 0176146 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 28, 2013

Serial Number 176744 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2013

Serial Number 176755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 176970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2012

Serial Number 176347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2012

Serial Number 176476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2012

Serial Number 176347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2012

Serial Number 176347 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch