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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: 216321
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 28 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
Case: Various
Run ID: 532.940G28.18S333.181M172.O280.L326.21J89
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Database Version: v52.407
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:
Scoped for This Run Only
20 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.25% Analyzing 2,387 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 · July 6, 2024

Serial Number 216503 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1107 · May 26, 2024

Serial Number 216503 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2021

Serial Number 216064 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2021

Serial Number 216806 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: only marked as adjusted-no number.
Jewell setting screws are all nickle.
Single roller.
This watch has a jewellers dial and marked on
barrell bridge :A.E. Cooper, London Ontario.
Barrell bridge also marked "Special"
Inscription on Barrell Bridge appears to be gilt.

chuck1500 112 · January 18, 2021

Serial Number 216861 was reported as accurate.

bwcrtime 189 · October 3, 2020

Serial Number 216208 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2019

Serial Number 216658 was reported as accurate.

scottyS 4 · December 28, 2018

Serial Number 216092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2017

Serial Number 216992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2017

Serial Number 216830 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2017

Serial Number 216985 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 557 · February 23, 2016

Serial Number 216079 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted Positions not specified on plate
Jewel Setting has Nickel screws

Anonymous · January 16, 2016

Serial Number 216115 was reported as accurate.

rock862 242 · January 16, 2016

Serial Number 216511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2015

Serial Number 216962 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2015

Serial Number 216483 was reported as accurate.

pmiddents 2 · August 5, 2014

Serial Number 216503 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine just says "adjusted" which I interpreted as
temperature only.

Anonymous · January 13, 2014

Serial Number 216849 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2013

Serial Number 216235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2013

Serial Number 216317 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2013

Serial Number 216497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2012

Serial Number 216483 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch