Pocket Watch Database


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

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 940

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 296859 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: 48 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: 643.940G48.18S440.181M235.O347.L433.21J125 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.526 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
19 (1.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.47% Analyzing 2,403 Sales Question Mark
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 27, 2024

Serial Number 296573 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 377 · July 24, 2023

Serial Number 296656 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2021

Serial Number 296611 was reported as accurate.

StevenBGlenn Supporter 3 · December 5, 2020

Serial Number 296010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2020

Serial Number 296955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2020

Serial Number 296955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2020

Serial Number 296770 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2019

Serial Number 296371 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2019

Serial Number 296226 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2019

Serial Number 296680 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2019

Serial Number 296226 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2018

Serial Number 296155 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2017

Serial Number 296188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2017

Serial Number 296573 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 558 · January 19, 2017

Serial Number 296998 was reported as accurate.

bman8030 54 · January 15, 2017

Serial Number 296269 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · December 19, 2016

Serial Number 296157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2016

Serial Number 296814 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2016

Serial Number 296670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2014

Serial Number 296195 was reported as accurate.

DCLXVI 2 · July 16, 2014

Serial Number 296511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2014

Serial Number 296511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2013

Serial Number 0296354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2013

Serial Number 296638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 296955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 296670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 296955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number 296510 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2012

Serial Number 296841 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch