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: 232943
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 31 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: 553.940G31.18S354.181M181.O289.L347.21J93
Database Version: v52.235
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: 24 (2.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.40% Analyzing 2,342 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 · 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 402 · 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