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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: 264924
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 39 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: 586.940G39.18S387.181M197.O305.L380.21J109
Database Version: v52.245
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: 29 (2.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 2,343 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.


cjbrem Supporter 521 · December 4, 2023

Serial Number 264417 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3459 · November 11, 2023

Serial Number 264535 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2023

Serial Number 264582 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 960 · May 22, 2023

Serial Number 264146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2022

Serial Number 264924 was reported as accurate.

pjmessmer Supporter 3 · September 8, 2021

Serial Number 264968 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this serial # is from a 950
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Double-check the serial number and enter the entire number.

Anonymous · December 11, 2020

Serial Number 264609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2020

Serial Number 264169 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2020

Serial Number 264364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2020

Serial Number 264903 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 21, 2019

Serial Number 264142 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2019

Serial Number 264909 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2019

Serial Number 264187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2019

Serial Number 264472 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2018

Serial Number 264573 was reported as accurate.

JPatrick 2 · August 8, 2018

Serial Number 264017 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 28, 2018

Serial Number 264090 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 6, 2017

Serial Number 264880 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2016

Serial Number 264921 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2015

Serial Number 264472 was reported as accurate.

Yellowtail420 Supporter 103 · June 20, 2015

Serial Number 264838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2015

Serial Number 264968 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 11, 2014

Serial Number 264731 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2014

Serial Number 264041 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 20, 2014

Serial Number 264832 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial #264832 is an 18 size,940 movement,21J.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 950e to 940
Size changed from 16 to 18
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Plate changed from Bridge to Full

Waltham21j 121 · April 11, 2014

Serial Number 264821 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 950e to 940
Size changed from 16 to 18
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Plate changed from Bridge to Full

Anonymous · January 13, 2014

Serial Number 264829 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is 940
Size 18
Full Plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 950e to 940
Size changed from 16 to 18
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Plate changed from Bridge to Full

dechant 1 · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 264739 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 950e to 940
Size changed from 16 to 18
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Plate changed from Bridge to Full

Anonymous · August 29, 2013

Serial Number 264017 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 950e to 940
Size changed from 16 to 18
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Plate changed from Bridge to Full

Anonymous · August 29, 2013

Serial Number 264027 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 950E did not exist in 1903. Watch is 940.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 950e to 940
Size changed from 16 to 18
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Plate changed from Bridge to Full

Forrester 2 · August 3, 2013

Serial Number 264773 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21j instead of 23j
18s instead of 16s
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 950e to 940
Size changed from 16 to 18
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Plate changed from Bridge to Full

rah5241 1 · July 27, 2013

Serial Number 264031 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a 950E 1935

Anonymous · June 6, 2013

Serial Number 264038 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2013

Serial Number 264909 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is 950, 23j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · August 14, 2012

Serial Number 264233 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2012

Serial Number 264971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2012

Serial Number 264971 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Should be Hamilton 950 elinvar
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch