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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 495059 Question Mark
Grade: 940 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1906 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 72 of 121 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 210,596 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Damaskeened Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Goldthwait Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2 Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 832672, 427072 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 987.940G72.18S536.181M321.O571.L613.21J256 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.470 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
634.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
278.20 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.976% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.11% Analyzing 2,400 Sales Question Mark
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 · May 25, 2024

Serial Number 495569 was reported as accurate.

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