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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: 553209 Question Mark
Grade: 940 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 82 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
Double Roller: Yes 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: 1025.940G82.18S574.181M355.O605.L651.21J269 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.457 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
32 (1.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.11% Analyzing 2,400 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #554409: Verified as Gilt-Trim Movement with Custom Damaskeening Pattern [Bay #274567607243]., 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.


Jackson72 10 · November 27, 2022

Serial Number 554236 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2021

Serial Number 554325 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2021

Serial Number 553708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2020

Serial Number 553118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2020

Serial Number 554409 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement has a type of fishscale damaskeen on
it with all gold colored screws,
regulator,regulator arm and index
Curator Response: Verified. [Bay #274567607243]

Anonymous · September 1, 2020

Serial Number 554782 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2020

Serial Number 554899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2020

Serial Number 553860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2019

Serial Number 554441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2019

Serial Number 554951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2019

Serial Number 554813 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2018

Serial Number 554348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2018

Serial Number 554984 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2018

Serial Number 554438 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 7, 2017

Serial Number 553058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2017

Serial Number 554899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2017

Serial Number 554520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2016

Serial Number 554938 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2016

Serial Number 554267 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2016

Serial Number 553569 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 8, 2015

Serial Number 553077 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 21, 2015

Serial Number 554071 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 9, 2015

Serial Number 553077 was reported as accurate.

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

dcooper Supporter 230 · December 14, 2014

Serial Number 553186 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 14, 2014

Serial Number 554651 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 12, 2014

Serial Number 553057 was reported as accurate.

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

trucker 25 · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 554897 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 21, 2014

Serial Number 553088 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 26, 2013

Serial Number 553190 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 21, 2013

Serial Number 553190 was reported as accurate.

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

rjrake 62 · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 554348 was reported as accurate.

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

rjrake 62 · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 554348 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 17, 2013

Serial Number 554699 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 1, 2013

Serial Number 554569 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 6, 2012

Serial Number 554099 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch