Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 946 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 946

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 459747
Grade: 946
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,692
Size: 18s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Motor
Regulator: Goldthwait
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
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
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2
U.S. Patents: 832672, 427072
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 953.946G8.18S502.181M289.O539.L579.23J8
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.01
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.12
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.100%
Registry Population: 12 (4.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.21% Analyzing 137 Sales

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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 · February 19, 2024

Serial Number 459792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2022

Serial Number 459747 was reported as accurate.

slitvinoff 18 · October 22, 2020

Serial Number 459917 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 2-Tone Gold Movement. Gilded screws.

dfchong 837 · June 18, 2020

Serial Number 459917 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2018

Serial Number 459904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2017

Serial Number 459715 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · October 17, 2016

Serial Number 459778 was reported as accurate.

jhkunkel 40 · August 8, 2016

Serial Number 459747 was reported as accurate.

Brycef 107 · July 19, 2015

Serial Number 459783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2014

Serial Number 459887 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2014

Serial Number 459910 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 946 Pocket Watch