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
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 296859
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 48 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: 643.940G48.18S440.181M235.O347.L433.21J125
Database Version: v52.235
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: 19 (1.90%)
$ 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 27, 2024

Serial Number 296573 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 366 · 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 552 · 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