Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 942 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 942

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 186455
Grade: 942
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,913
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Patent Motor
Regulator: Goldthwait
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
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: 495.942G12.18S296.181M153.O261.L289.21J81
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
17.70
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.81
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.055%
Registry Population: 39 (3.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.09% Analyzing 86 Sales

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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.


Snapper Supporter 130 · October 5, 2022

Serial Number 186280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2021

Serial Number 186613 was reported as accurate.

rjandladyj 183 · November 29, 2021

Serial Number 186872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2021

Serial Number 186305 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2021

Serial Number 186969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2020

Serial Number 186188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2020

Serial Number 186882 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2020

Serial Number 186188 was reported as accurate.

Strawbs 11 · June 25, 2020

Serial Number 186163 was reported as accurate.

Strawbs 11 · June 17, 2020

Serial Number 186163 was reported as accurate.

Strawbs 11 · June 15, 2020

Serial Number 186163 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2020

Serial Number 186577 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2019

Serial Number 186520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2019

Serial Number 186827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2019

Serial Number 186046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2018

Serial Number 186827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2018

Serial Number 186825 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 378 · March 1, 2018

Serial Number 186832 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · September 15, 2017

Serial Number 186235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2017

Serial Number 186166 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 371 · August 30, 2016

Serial Number 186176 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 371 · August 30, 2016

Serial Number 186176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2016

Serial Number 186801 was reported as accurate.

Yellowtail420 Supporter 103 · January 18, 2016

Serial Number 186455 was reported as accurate.

rock862 242 · October 25, 2015

Serial Number 186872 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2015

Serial Number 186872 was reported as accurate.

Yellowtail420 Supporter 103 · June 30, 2015

Serial Number 186455 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · May 9, 2015

Serial Number 186193 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 186273 was reported as accurate.

TunaJohn 2 · March 25, 2014

Serial Number 186606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2013

Serial Number 186401 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2013

Serial Number 186993 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MARKED ADJUSTED
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 0 to 1
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · June 17, 2013

Serial Number 186996 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 0 to 1
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · December 29, 2012

Serial Number 186345 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: full plate, adjusted to 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 0 to 1
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from Unknown to 5
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · December 9, 2012

Serial Number 186345 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 0 to 1
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 21, 2012

Serial Number 186055 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 0 to 1
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 10, 2012

Serial Number 186577 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 0 to 1
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Hamilton Grade 942 Pocket Watch