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: 401724
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 50 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: Hamilton 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
Movement Markings: Hamilton Watch Co.
Extra.
Lancaster, Pa.
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 896.940G50.18S445.181M238.O488.L522.21J226
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: 23 (2.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.40% Analyzing 2,342 Sales
Research Note: Some Marked "Extra" and Feature Two-Toned Plates., 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 · August 29, 2021

Serial Number 401795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2021

Serial Number 401795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2020

Serial Number 401125 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2020

Serial Number 401178 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2020

Serial Number 401249 was reported as accurate.

Tnsaltydog 12 · January 24, 2020

Serial Number 401124 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2018

Serial Number 401229 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not an "Extra" and is not 2 toned.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · June 26, 2018

Serial Number 401200 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

Anonymous · September 11, 2017

Serial Number 401701 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

jamesfbeck 1 · May 22, 2017

Serial Number 401832 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

Anonymous · April 23, 2016

Serial Number 401922 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2016

Serial Number 401475 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2015

Serial Number 401475 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2015

Serial Number 401117 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2014

Serial Number 401247 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 401139 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2013

Serial Number 401368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2013

Serial Number 401368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2013

Serial Number 401368 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch