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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 216869 Question Mark
Grade: 940 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1902 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 28 of 121 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 210,596 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Damaskeened Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Goldthwait Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2 Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 832672, 427072 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 532.940G28.18S333.181M172.O280.L326.21J89 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.449 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
634.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
278.20 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.976% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
20 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.11% Analyzing 2,399 Sales Question Mark
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 1124 · 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