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: 180957
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 22 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: 487.940G22.18S288.181M148.O256.L281.21J77
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: 20 (2.00%)
$ 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 7, 2022

Serial Number 180578 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2021

Serial Number 180587 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2020

Serial Number 180573 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2018

Serial Number 180068 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2017

Serial Number 180388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2017

Serial Number 180029 was reported as accurate.

dnburkhardt 8 · September 1, 2016

Serial Number 180468 was reported as accurate.

dnburkhardt 8 · April 18, 2016

Serial Number 180468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2016

Serial Number 180396 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2015

Serial Number 0180844 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 27, 2014

Serial Number 180447 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2014

Serial Number 180830 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2013

Serial Number 180448 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 180448 910

Anonymous · October 2, 2012

Serial Number 180221 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch