Hamilton Pocket Watch: Serial Number 48305 (Grade 942)

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Access Date: February 08, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 942

Private Label(s) in Run:

Burlington Route Galesburg, Ill.

A. E. Benford - Tarrs, Pa.

Marcy & Co. - Indianapolis, Ind.

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Manufacturer:	Hamilton
Manufacturer Location:	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number:	48305
Grade:	942
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1899
Run Quantity:	200
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production:	5,913
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j
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:	Patent 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
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class A
Dial Feet Locations:	2.6, 18.0, 38.2
U.S. Patents:	832672, 427072
Case:	Various
Run ID:	151.942G3.18S150.181M77.O77.L142.21J10
Data Research:	1953 Hamilton Serial List
Database Version:	v52.608
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	17.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	7.81
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.055%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	3 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-3.00% Analyzing 86 Sales
Research Note: #48425: Verified as Private Label Marked "A. E. Benford; Tarrs, Pa." [NAWCC]

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Anonymous · March 3, 2024

Serial Number 48305 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label: Marcy & Co indianapolis.

For sale on ebay: see
https://www.ebay.nl/itm/266685559775?itmmeta=01HR2
S2B1BHVEDKPGHERPMDVMX&hash=item3e17b2b3df:g:1LkAAO
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Curator Response: Thanks!