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From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 934 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 934

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 38842
Grade: 934
Model: 1
Class: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,513
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Goldthwait
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2
Case: Various
Run ID: 120.934G7.18S119.181M62.O62.L112.17J69
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Database Version: v52.406
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
19.61
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.60
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.061%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.83% Analyzing 58 Sales

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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 · June 27, 2024

Serial Number 38823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2018

Serial Number 38860 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · September 28, 2017

Serial Number 38842 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: RR Grade is a no.
Hamilton's Grade 934 was not originally sold as
nor was it considered by them to be a Railroad
Grade movement, that designation is what counts
heavily to most collectors. The "Adjusted" on a
934 meant "Adjusted to Temperature" but not to the
"5-Positions" required of a Railroad Grade
Movement.
Easy to remember this fact, Hamilton did not
market any 18-size grade number below 936 as a
Railroad Watch. The Grade 936 was their first RR
Grade Watch,
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 29, 2016

Serial Number 38860 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 20, 2015

Serial Number 38650 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 1, 2014

Serial Number 38680 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 24, 2013

Serial Number 38792 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 38899 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Hamilton Grade 934 Pocket Watch