Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 940

Some Marked "940 Special" and Gold-Flashed

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 512114
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 5,300
Grade/Model Run: 78 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: 1002.940G78.18S551.181M335.O585.L628.21J264
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: 43 (0.81%)
$ 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 21, 2024

Serial Number 513411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2024

Serial Number 516645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2024

Serial Number 516645 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · February 23, 2024

Serial Number 513129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2023

Serial Number 511815 was reported as accurate.

nightstalker638 44 · October 31, 2021

Serial Number 514413 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 28, 2021

Serial Number 513220 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 24, 2021

Serial Number 512663 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 15, 2021

Serial Number 511949 was reported as accurate.

chuck1500 112 · January 18, 2021

Serial Number 513545 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 5, 2021

Serial Number 513807 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

saeiou 4 · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 512256 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 6, 2020

Serial Number 514160 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 13, 2020

Serial Number 514264 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 25, 2020

Serial Number 514288 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 20, 2020

Serial Number 516695 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 512120 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2020

Serial Number 516866 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 18, 2020

Serial Number 512877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2020

Serial Number 515657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2020

Serial Number 514288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 29, 2020

Serial Number 514285 was reported as accurate.

pgriff 5 · February 14, 2020

Serial Number 514636 was reported as accurate.

pgriff 5 · February 14, 2020

Serial Number 514636 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2020

Serial Number 516425 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: TWO TONE.

Anonymous · December 23, 2019

Serial Number 514636 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2019

Serial Number 514096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2019

Serial Number 514288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2019

Serial Number 514262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2019

Serial Number 514288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2019

Serial Number 514288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2019

Serial Number 513190 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2019

Serial Number 511778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2019

Serial Number 514493 was reported as accurate.

czechmauseritis 43 · January 7, 2019

Serial Number 513170 was reported as accurate.

v3ngence 32 · November 24, 2018

Serial Number 514266 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2018

Serial Number 515184 was reported as accurate.

nostunk Supporter 15 · September 19, 2018

Serial Number 516377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2018

Serial Number 514938 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2018

Serial Number 511911 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2018

Serial Number 513657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2018

Serial Number 512083 was reported as accurate.

jcammaro 68 · March 31, 2018

Serial Number 512083 was reported as accurate.

jcammaro 68 · March 30, 2018

Serial Number 512083 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2017

Serial Number 513338 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2017

Serial Number 513951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2017

Serial Number 513951 was reported as accurate.

cgell57749 14 · October 16, 2017

Serial Number 513677 was reported as accurate.

cgell57749 14 · October 8, 2017

Serial Number 513677 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2017

Serial Number 514728 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch