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: 206508
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 24 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: 519.940G24.18S320.181M166.O274.L313.21J83
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: 22 (2.20%)
$ 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.


CaptWeiss 1 · November 8, 2022

Serial Number 206919 was reported as accurate.

CaptWeiss 1 · November 8, 2022

Serial Number 206919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2020

Serial Number 206184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2020

Serial Number 206275 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2020

Serial Number 206272 was reported as accurate.

olsilverfox 2 · May 5, 2020

Serial Number 206420 was reported as accurate.

DocDoo 2 · February 9, 2020

Serial Number 206080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2020

Serial Number 206250 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2020

Serial Number 206250 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2019

Serial Number 206420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2019

Serial Number 206015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2018

Serial Number 206540 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · June 7, 2018

Serial Number 206019 was reported as accurate.

rock862 242 · October 30, 2016

Serial Number 206164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 206567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2016

Serial Number 206824 was reported as accurate.

rRp620 1 · December 9, 2015

Serial Number 206407 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2014

Serial Number 206782 was reported as accurate.

windupthings 24 · October 13, 2014

Serial Number 206335 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2014

Serial Number 206747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2014

Serial Number 206191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2013

Serial Number 206701 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2013

Serial Number 206255 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MOVEMENT-full plate nickel and gilt two-tone
pattern. My watch.

Anonymous · June 30, 2013

Serial Number 206352 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2013

Serial Number 206567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2013

Serial Number 206991 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2012

Serial Number 206609 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