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: 495059
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 72 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: 987.940G72.18S536.181M321.O571.L613.21J256
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
634.05
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.75% Analyzing 2,346 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 · April 11, 2021

Serial Number 495123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2020

Serial Number 495425 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2020

Serial Number 495062 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 2, 2019

Serial Number 495980 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2019

Serial Number 495615 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 9, 2019

Serial Number 495369 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2018

Serial Number 495267 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 376 · October 26, 2017

Serial Number 495569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2017

Serial Number 495268 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2015

Serial Number 495159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2014

Serial Number 495792 was reported as accurate.

ipraetorian 29 · November 11, 2013

Serial Number 495523 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2013

Serial Number 495238 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2013

Serial Number 495238 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch