Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 946 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 946

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 688732 Question Mark
Grade: 946 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1914 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 15 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,692 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Patent Motor Question Mark
Regulator: Goldthwait Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire 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
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2 Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 832672, 427072 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1114.946G13.18S663.181M418.O668.L740.23J13 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.465 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.19 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.12 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.100% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
37 (3.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.27% Analyzing 138 Sales Question Mark

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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.


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 28 · 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]

egrande 2 · April 8, 2018

Serial Number 688196 was reported as accurate.

Joerealtor 74 · February 17, 2018

Serial Number 688715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2018

Serial Number 688247 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2018

Serial Number 688522 was reported as accurate.

gezu111 64 · May 21, 2017

Serial Number 688712 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · April 19, 2017

Serial Number 688978 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2017

Serial Number 688305 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2015

Serial Number 688685 was reported as accurate.

blcksmth 2 · May 28, 2015

Serial Number 688405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2015

Serial Number 688405 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · March 26, 2015

Serial Number 688762 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2015

Serial Number 688542 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2014

Serial Number 688503 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2014

Serial Number 688181 was reported as accurate.

green412 1 · October 17, 2013

Serial Number 688147 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2013

Serial Number 688430 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 1, 2013

Serial Number 688109 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Full Plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · January 19, 2013

Serial Number 688121 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 946 Pocket Watch