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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: 242140
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 34 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: 564.940G34.18S365.181M186.O294.L358.21J102
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
630.54
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: 18 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.06% Analyzing 2,336 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 · February 14, 2024

Serial Number 242389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2023

Serial Number 242366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2023

Serial Number 242890 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2019

Serial Number 242689 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2018

Serial Number 242341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2018

Serial Number 242246 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2017

Serial Number 242527 was reported as accurate.

rock862 242 · August 6, 2016

Serial Number 242350 was reported as accurate.

catman032076 101 · June 30, 2016

Serial Number 242689 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2016

Serial Number 242892 was reported as accurate.

time123 2 · December 20, 2014

Serial Number 242140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2014

Serial Number 242037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2014

Serial Number 242794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2013

Serial Number 0242560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2013

Serial Number 242124 was reported as accurate.

jfbachert 2 · June 12, 2013

Serial Number 0242836 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · June 12, 2013

Serial Number 0242836 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2012

Serial Number 242124 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch