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From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 936 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 936 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 936

Private Label(s) in Run:

Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad

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Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 8252
Grade: 936
Model: 1
Class: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 700
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 42
Grade/Model Total Production: 23,507
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
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
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2
U.S. Patents: 832672, 427072
Case: Various
Run ID: 33.936G6.18S33.181M16.O16.L33.17J20
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Database Version: v52.407
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
70.77
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.05
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.221%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.26% Analyzing 328 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 · August 18, 2024

Serial Number 8319 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2024

Serial Number 8243 was reported as accurate.

awalker1829 Supporter 73 · October 17, 2023

Serial Number 8206 was reported as accurate.

awalker1829 Supporter 73 · March 5, 2023

Serial Number 8206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2020

Serial Number 8057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2020

Serial Number 8057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2020

Serial Number 8402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2020

Serial Number 8177 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2020

Serial Number 8177 was reported as accurate.

Benjones1976 15 · January 27, 2020

Serial Number 8030 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 8030 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2020

Serial Number 8177 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: correct grade but is marked Chesapeake and ohio
railroad

Anonymous · October 30, 2019

Serial Number 8298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2019

Serial Number 8191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2018

Serial Number 8177 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · April 14, 2018

Serial Number 8252 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2017

Serial Number 8252 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2016

Serial Number 8030 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2016

Serial Number 8010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2015

Serial Number 8491 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2015

Serial Number 8452 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 9, 2015

Serial Number 8084 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Positions on early serial numbers not marked.

Anonymous · November 6, 2014

Serial Number 8198 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 3, 2014

Serial Number 8094 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2014

Serial Number 8257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2014

Serial Number 8257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2014

Serial Number 8257 was reported as accurate.

irishred 38 · June 11, 2014

Serial Number 8338 was reported as accurate.

irishred 38 · June 11, 2014

Serial Number 8338 was reported as accurate.

irishred 38 · June 3, 2014

Serial Number 8338 was reported as accurate.

irishred 38 · June 3, 2014

Serial Number 8338 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2014

Serial Number 8030 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 24, 2013

Serial Number 8054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2013

Serial Number 8108 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2012

Serial Number 8491 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 936 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 936 Pocket Watch