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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: 278882
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 44 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: 603.940G44.18S400.181M204.O316.L393.21J119
Database Version: v52.204
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: 11 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.23% Analyzing 2,333 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4689 · November 21, 2023

Serial Number 278560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2022

Serial Number 278272 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2022

Serial Number 278556 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 15, 2022

Serial Number 278590 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2021

Serial Number 278404 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a two-tone movement.

kingtech 4 · December 28, 2020

Serial Number 278882 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2020

Serial Number 278390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2020

Serial Number 278004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2020

Serial Number 278208 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2019

Serial Number 278165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2019

Serial Number 278869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2019

Serial Number 278875 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

drogers806 1 · May 14, 2018

Serial Number 278121 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2018

Serial Number 278746 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2017

Serial Number 278183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2017

Serial Number 278676 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3957 · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 278562 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2016

Serial Number 278810 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2015

Serial Number 278463 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 16, 2014

Serial Number 0278389 was reported as accurate.

JRN00498 1 · July 17, 2014

Serial Number 278862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2014

Serial Number 278007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 278152 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch