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: 499249
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 73 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: 991.940G73.18S540.181M324.O574.L617.21J257
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
630.54
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: 33 (1.65%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.06% Analyzing 2,336 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 · March 18, 2024

Serial Number 500208 was reported as accurate.

MIKEKTYLER Supporter 128 · January 19, 2023

Serial Number 499321 was reported as accurate.

CJEmpire3 100 · July 16, 2022

Serial Number 499260 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2019

Serial Number 499910 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 500726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2019

Serial Number 499481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2019

Serial Number 499222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2018

Serial Number 500283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2018

Serial Number 499563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2018

Serial Number 500238 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2017

Serial Number 499240 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2017

Serial Number 500823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2017

Serial Number 499775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2017

Serial Number 500292 was reported as accurate.

genobear 1 · December 28, 2016

Serial Number 500362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2016

Serial Number 500473 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · January 15, 2016

Serial Number 499151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2015

Serial Number 500383 was reported as accurate.

baileyismyworld 2 · November 4, 2015

Serial Number 500485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2015

Serial Number 500659 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2015

Serial Number 500200 was reported as accurate.

watchman4831 193 · August 21, 2014

Serial Number 499891 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2013

Serial Number 500888 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2013

Serial Number 500982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2013

Serial Number 499279 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2013

Serial Number 500764 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch