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Access Date: April 18, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
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 | |
| Data Research: |
1953 Hamilton Serial List |
|
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 120.934G7.18S119.181M62.O62.L112.17J69 | |
| Database Version: | v52.235 | |
| 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: | 3 (1.00%) | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 3 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 · 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,
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
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