Pocket Watch Database

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
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 270866
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 42 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: 592.940G42.18S393.181M200.O308.L386.21J112
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: 21 (2.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 2,343 Sales
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