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: 242244 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: 34 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: 564.940G34.18S365.181M186.O294.L358.21J102 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.450 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
18 (1.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.11% Analyzing 2,399 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.


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