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: 232230 Question Mark
Grade: 940 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1903 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 31 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: 553.940G31.18S354.181M181.O289.L347.21J93 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.457 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
24 (2.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.11% Analyzing 2,400 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.


Rickybe Supporter 5 · November 8, 2024

Serial Number 232022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2021

Serial Number 232817 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2021

Serial Number 232404 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2020

Serial Number 232780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2019

Serial Number 232104 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 232923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2018

Serial Number 232923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2018

Serial Number 232231 was reported as accurate.

Joerealtor 74 · February 17, 2018

Serial Number 232923 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 612 · August 23, 2017

Serial Number 232118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2017

Serial Number 232634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2017

Serial Number 232634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2017

Serial Number 232634 was reported as accurate.

krok44 22 · November 27, 2016

Serial Number 232126 was reported as accurate.

krok44 22 · November 27, 2016

Serial Number 232126 was reported as accurate.

krok44 22 · November 27, 2016

Serial Number 232126 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2015

Serial Number 232507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2015

Serial Number 232022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2014

Serial Number 0232067 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 14, 2013

Serial Number 232693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2013

Serial Number 232336 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2012

Serial Number 232137 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Plate is fullplate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · May 4, 2012

Serial Number 232042 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch