Hamilton Pocket Watch: Serial Number 688715 (Grade 946)

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Access Date: December 28, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 946

Manufacturer:	Hamilton
Manufacturer Location:	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number:	688715
Grade:	946
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1914
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	13 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production:	10,692
Size:	18s
Jewels:	23j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Patent Motor
Regulator:	Goldthwait
Hairspring:	Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material:	Sapphire
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
Dial Feet Locations:	2.6, 18.0, 38.2
U.S. Patents:	832672, 427072
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1114.946G13.18S663.181M418.O668.L750.23J13
Data Research:	1953 Hamilton Serial List
Database Version:	v52.528
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	32.19
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	14.12
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.100%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	37 (3.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-6.10% Analyzing 138 Sales

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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.

SleepyDoggieDog 42 · October 30, 2022

Serial Number 688819 was reported as accurate.

tick2tock Supporter 1 · April 4, 2022

Serial Number 688014 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My hamilton, serial #688014 is marked 21 jewels,
not 23jewel.
Also shows grade 940, not 946

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

GT350me 29 · March 30, 2021

Serial Number 688157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2021

Serial Number 688417 was reported as accurate.

slufdriver 60 · November 2, 2020

Serial Number 688109 was reported as accurate.

bunnofnickle 67 · August 2, 2020

Serial Number 688394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2020

Serial Number 688062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2020

Serial Number 688134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2019

Serial Number 688102 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2019

Serial Number 688679 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 3, 2019

Serial Number 688109 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · June 3, 2019

Serial Number 688109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2018

Serial Number 688152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2018

Serial Number 688152 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 688152 Hamilton, is grade 940, and
21 Jewels.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The serial number for the watch you are referencing is not #688152, but rather #686152, which correctly corresponds to Grade 940. [eBay #401563407362, Reviewed Images]