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: 589718
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 86 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
Double Roller: Yes
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: 1044.940G86.18S593.181M371.O621.L670.21J274
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: 81 (1.62%)
$ 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 · February 21, 2024

Serial Number 591848 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 940 · January 31, 2024

Serial Number 587835 was reported as accurate.

billreid 141 · September 11, 2023

Serial Number 589378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2023

Serial Number 589378 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 365 · August 4, 2022

Serial Number 591558 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2021

Serial Number 588803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2021

Serial Number 587982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2021

Serial Number 588519 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2020

Serial Number 589548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2020

Serial Number 587443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2020

Serial Number 588544 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2020

Serial Number 587520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2020

Serial Number 587520 was reported as accurate.

cozymay 3 · May 11, 2020

Serial Number 588013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2020

Serial Number 590133 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2020

Serial Number 589636 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2020

Serial Number 589740 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2019

Serial Number 591699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2019

Serial Number 587914 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2019

Serial Number 591006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2019

Serial Number 589679 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2019

Serial Number 591276 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2019

Serial Number 590415 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2019

Serial Number 589946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2019

Serial Number 590603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2018

Serial Number 590902 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2018

Serial Number 590902 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · December 8, 2018

Serial Number 591620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2018

Serial Number 591620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2018

Serial Number 591065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2018

Serial Number 589978 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2018

Serial Number 590603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2018

Serial Number 589061 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #589061 Dial is single sunken not double
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. According to period catalog descriptions and factory records, the Hamilton 940 would have originally been fitted with a double-sunk dial. While special orders are possible, it is more likely your dial was replaced at some point.

Anonymous · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 588387 was reported as accurate.

Joerealtor 74 · February 17, 2018

Serial Number 591620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 589695 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · January 21, 2018

Serial Number 587727 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · January 20, 2018

Serial Number 587727 was reported as accurate.

PyroBunny 5 · January 13, 2018

Serial Number 590243 was reported as accurate.

cewinstead12 14 · December 29, 2017

Serial Number 590944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2017

Serial Number 589212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2017

Serial Number 588960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2017

Serial Number 589995 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2017

Serial Number 590103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2017

Serial Number 589841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2016

Serial Number 588668 was reported as accurate.

xxxcommish 1 · July 22, 2016

Serial Number 588152 was reported as accurate.

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

brucek 3 · June 8, 2016

Serial Number 591178 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 4, 2016

Serial Number 591178 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 27, 2016

Serial Number 591178 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