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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: 234443
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 32 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: 555.940G32.18S356.181M182.O290.L349.21J95
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: 25 (2.50%)
$ 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 · April 16, 2023

Serial Number 234815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2023

Serial Number 234187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2021

Serial Number 234187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2021

Serial Number 234187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2021

Serial Number 234339 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2021

Serial Number 234167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2021

Serial Number 234871 was reported as accurate.

10mikemikes 25 · November 16, 2020

Serial Number 234443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2020

Serial Number 234663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2020

Serial Number 234298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2020

Serial Number 234573 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2018

Serial Number 234165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2018

Serial Number 234610 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2018

Serial Number 234621 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2018

Serial Number 234597 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · June 26, 2016

Serial Number 234464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2016

Serial Number 234095 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2016

Serial Number 234597 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2015

Serial Number 234883 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2015

Serial Number 234883 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2015

Serial Number 234046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2014

Serial Number 234707 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2014

Serial Number 234067 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2014

Serial Number 234438 was reported as accurate.

Timeswept2 92 · January 20, 2014

Serial Number 234617 was reported as accurate.

rondeg 45 · June 10, 2013

Serial Number 234349 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement doesn't show positions,
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · March 20, 2013

Serial Number 234328 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is full plate, and it says adjusted. nothing
about 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · August 7, 2012

Serial Number 234707 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch