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: 457073
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 61 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: 947.940G61.18S496.181M283.O533.L573.21J241
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: 17 (1.70%)
$ 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 · September 22, 2019

Serial Number 457256 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2019

Serial Number 457792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2018

Serial Number 457641 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 378 · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 457025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2018

Serial Number 457841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2017

Serial Number 457841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2017

Serial Number 457841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2014

Serial Number 457073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2014

Serial Number 457057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2013

Serial Number 457243 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · January 15, 2013

Serial Number 457243 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2012

Serial Number 457935 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch