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: 455740
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 60 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: 945.940G60.18S494.181M281.O531.L571.21J240
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
630.54
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: 40 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.06% Analyzing 2,336 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 · August 22, 2022

Serial Number 454635 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2022

Serial Number 455275 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2021

Serial Number 454584 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2021

Serial Number 454718 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · July 13, 2021

Serial Number 454718 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2021

Serial Number 454322 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2020

Serial Number 455966 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2019

Serial Number 454732 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2019

Serial Number 454971 was reported as accurate.

thaigone 2 · August 6, 2019

Serial Number 454845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2018

Serial Number 454739 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2018

Serial Number 455207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2016

Serial Number 454809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2016

Serial Number 454809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2016

Serial Number 454232 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2016

Serial Number 454825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2015

Serial Number 455715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2015

Serial Number 454259 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2014

Serial Number 455482 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · February 14, 2014

Serial Number 455715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2013

Serial Number 455922 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2013

Serial Number 454997 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2013

Serial Number 454629 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2013

Serial Number 454472 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch