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"4740" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 934 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 934

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4740 Question Mark
Grade: 934 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 23 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,513 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Goldthwait Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: No Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 20.934G1.18S20.181M8.O8.L20.17J10 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
19.61 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.60 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.061% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (2.13%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.51% Analyzing 58 Sales Question Mark

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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 3, 2023

Serial Number 4854 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2022

Serial Number 4394 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

NumbatNinja Supporter 48 · December 28, 2021

Serial Number 4666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2021

Serial Number 4628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2021

Serial Number 4628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2021

Serial Number 4814 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2021

Serial Number 4308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2021

Serial Number 4308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2021

Serial Number 4408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2021

Serial Number 4823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2020

Serial Number 4962 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · February 19, 2019

Serial Number 4709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 4898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2018

Serial Number 4350 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · April 29, 2018

Serial Number 4383 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 403 · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 5046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2017

Serial Number 4529 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

jacobwalls07 143 · February 15, 2017

Serial Number 4740 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

jacobwalls07 143 · February 13, 2017

Serial Number 4740 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 1, 2017

Serial Number 4698 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 12, 2016

Serial Number 4899 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 10, 2016

Serial Number 4899 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 28, 2015

Serial Number 4992 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Dondon 13 · January 6, 2015

Serial Number 5058 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 10, 2014

Serial Number 4533 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 1, 2014

Serial Number 4992 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 15, 2013

Serial Number 4992 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · June 15, 2013

Serial Number 4564 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 8, 2013

Serial Number 4992 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · January 3, 2013

Serial Number 4533 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number 4362 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number 4362 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Hamilton Grade 934 Pocket Watch