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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
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 919279
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 102 of 121
Grade/Model Total Production: 210,596
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Damaskeened
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Motor
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
Movement Markings: Hamilton Watch Co.
Lancaster, Pa.
Motor Barrel
940
Adjusted 5 Positions
21 Jewels
Double Roller
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1427.940G102.18S675.181M427.O905.L934.21J392
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
634.05
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: 29 (1.45%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.40% Analyzing 2,342 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 · December 12, 2021

Serial Number 920994 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is gold flashed.

Anonymous · November 7, 2021

Serial Number 919285 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 571 · July 2, 2021

Serial Number 919720 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 222 · March 31, 2021

Serial Number 919994 was reported as accurate.

heicke 6 · January 20, 2021

Serial Number 920172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2020

Serial Number 920771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2020

Serial Number 919137 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2020

Serial Number 919282 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2020

Serial Number 919371 was reported as accurate.

pocketwatch101 111 · April 1, 2020

Serial Number 920946 was reported as accurate.

Ozzie65 2 · February 3, 2020

Serial Number 919279 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 919371 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2019

Serial Number 919898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2019

Serial Number 920079 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 920179 was reported as accurate.

Jc0925 1 · March 3, 2019

Serial Number 919226 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 292 · September 15, 2018

Serial Number 919833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2018

Serial Number 919708 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 371 · May 27, 2018

Serial Number 919743 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 371 · May 27, 2018

Serial Number 919743 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2018

Serial Number 920379 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 222 · January 14, 2018

Serial Number 919543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 920946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2017

Serial Number 919543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2016

Serial Number 920666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2016

Serial Number 920666 was reported as accurate.

JTBrooks 5 · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 920506 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 920506 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 29, 2015

Serial Number 920226 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 16, 2015

Serial Number 920718 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 920992 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 919451 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 14, 2013

Serial Number 919738 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 6, 2013

Serial Number 919833 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 27, 2012

Serial Number 919042 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 21, 2012

Serial Number 920675 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 15, 2012

Serial Number 919556 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 31, 2012

Serial Number 919833 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 25, 2012

Serial Number 919833 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