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

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 940

Private Label(s) in Run:

Thomas Fitzgerald

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Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 417496 Question Mark
Grade: 940 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 53 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: 904.940G53.18S453.181M246.O496.L530.21J229 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 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
1.976% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
19 (1.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.11% Analyzing 2,400 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.


cranemaker Supporter 82 · July 4, 2024

Serial Number 417045 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is Two-tone and marked Extra on
barrel bridge.

Anonymous · October 3, 2023

Serial Number 417055 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

MIKEKTYLER Supporter 128 · November 26, 2022

Serial Number 417233 was reported as accurate.

Talmasca 1 · January 28, 2021

Serial Number 417713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 417781 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2020

Serial Number 417915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2020

Serial Number 417915 was reported as accurate.

wbartruff 2 · October 5, 2017

Serial Number 417885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2017

Serial Number 417885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2017

Serial Number 417737 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2017

Serial Number 417737 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2017

Serial Number 417737 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2017

Serial Number 417411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2017

Serial Number 417264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2016

Serial Number 417885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2016

Serial Number 417885 was reported as accurate.

waltdan 1 · April 16, 2016

Serial Number 417919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2016

Serial Number 417919 was reported as accurate.

zcampbell 1 · April 11, 2016

Serial Number 417060 was reported as accurate.

Gillie 24 · March 12, 2016

Serial Number 417471 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked Thomas Fitzgerald

Anonymous · July 19, 2015

Serial Number 417222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2014

Serial Number 417496 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2014

Serial Number 417336 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 417041 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 20, 2014

Serial Number 417041 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 19, 2014

Serial Number 417336 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2012

Serial Number 417516 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch