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: 938431
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 104 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 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
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1438.940G104.18S685.181M434.O912.L944.21J395
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: 29 (1.45%)
$ 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 · October 5, 2023

Serial Number 938315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2023

Serial Number 938783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2022

Serial Number 938619 was reported as accurate.

giddykippa 234 · August 23, 2021

Serial Number 937567 was reported as accurate.

stevekrz 26 · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 938201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2020

Serial Number 937072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 938619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2020

Serial Number 938906 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2019

Serial Number 937662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2019

Serial Number 938707 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2018

Serial Number 937122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2018

Serial Number 937900 was reported as accurate.

LostDutchman Supporter 44 · June 21, 2018

Serial Number 937900 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2018

Serial Number 938123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2017

Serial Number 938624 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 30, 2017

Serial Number 938863 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 29, 2017

Serial Number 938863 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · August 23, 2017

Serial Number 938986 was reported as accurate.

LostDutchman Supporter 44 · November 15, 2016

Serial Number 937900 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2016

Serial Number 938783 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 12, 2015

Serial Number 938705 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 28, 2014

Serial Number 937244 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 10, 2014

Serial Number 938781 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 4, 2014

Serial Number 937940 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 3, 2014

Serial Number 937940 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 30, 2012

Serial Number 938465 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