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From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 934 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 934

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 5500
Grade: 934
Model: 1
Class: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,513
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Goldthwait
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 22.934G2.18S22.181M10.O10.L22.17J12
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
19.61
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.60
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.061%
Registry Population: 1 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.59% Analyzing 56 Sales

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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 · February 20, 2023

Serial Number 5412 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 387 · August 22, 2022

Serial Number 5500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2019

Serial Number 5588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2019

Serial Number 5588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2019

Serial Number 5588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2018

Serial Number 5474 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 2, 2016

Serial Number 5478 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Terri1983 1 · February 23, 2016

Serial Number 5502 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 23, 2016

Serial Number 5502 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 7, 2015

Serial Number 5481 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 19, 2013

Serial Number 5524 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Hamilton Grade 934 Pocket Watch