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From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 940

Private Label(s) in Run:

J. A. Rummele - Adjusted T&P. - Manitowoc, Wis.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 270777 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: 42 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: 592.940G42.18S393.181M200.O308.L386.21J112 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 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
1.977% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
21 (2.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.47% Analyzing 2,403 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #270908: Verified as Private Label Marked "J. A. Rummele; Adjusted T&P.; Manitowoc, Wis.; Adjusted; 21 Jewels; Safety Pinion" featuring a special parallel bar damaskeening pattern. [NAWCC], 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 18, 2023

Serial Number 270607 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2022

Serial Number 270185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2018

Serial Number 270133 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2018

Serial Number 270133 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2016

Serial Number 270395 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 5

Anonymous · October 28, 2015

Serial Number 270174 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 5

Anonymous · October 28, 2015

Serial Number 270174 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 5

Anonymous · October 8, 2015

Serial Number 270032 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adj. Position is #6.

timerestored 278 · August 12, 2015

Serial Number 270261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2015

Serial Number 270154 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · October 24, 2013

Serial Number 270967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2013

Serial Number 270080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 270431 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2012

Serial Number 270675 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch