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: 218372
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 29 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: 534.940G29.18S335.181M173.O281.L328.21J90
Database Version: v52.245
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: 21 (2.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 2,343 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 · April 6, 2022

Serial Number 218524 was reported as accurate.

luislopez1914 1 · July 22, 2020

Serial Number 218565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2020

Serial Number 218565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2020

Serial Number 218565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2020

Serial Number 218763 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2020

Serial Number 218800 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2019

Serial Number 218160 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2017

Serial Number 218716 was reported as accurate.

Erichsmith 1 · October 2, 2016

Serial Number 218632 was reported as accurate.

03171944 26 · January 1, 2015

Serial Number 218463 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is 17 jewels 16 size

Anonymous · July 22, 2014

Serial Number 218939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2014

Serial Number 218019 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2012

Serial Number 218229 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2012

Serial Number 218602 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch