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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: 286862
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 45 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: 631.940G45.18S428.181M228.O340.L421.21J121
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: 20 (2.00%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · February 24, 2024

Serial Number 286748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2023

Serial Number 286237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2021

Serial Number 286285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2020

Serial Number 286918 was reported as accurate.

tav396 44 · November 12, 2019

Serial Number 286857 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2019

Serial Number 286149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2019

Serial Number 286302 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2018

Serial Number 286039 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2018

Serial Number 286183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2018

Serial Number 286183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2018

Serial Number 286281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2017

Serial Number 286999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2017

Serial Number 286609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2015

Serial Number 286029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2015

Serial Number 286029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2015

Serial Number 286029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2014

Serial Number 286225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2013

Serial Number 286702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2013

Serial Number 286702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 286235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 286235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2013

Serial Number 286293 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2013

Serial Number 286483 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch