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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: 963338
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 8,000
Grade/Model Run: 106 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.
Motor Barrel
940
Adjusted 5 Positions
Lancaster, Pa.
21 Jewels
Double Roller
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1445.940G106.18S692.181M440.O918.L951.21J397
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: 84 (1.05%)
$ 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.


jnickell Supporter 7 · February 4, 2024

Serial Number 964390 was reported as accurate.

HerbertTrw Supporter 113 · December 10, 2023

Serial Number 960816 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2023

Serial Number 963250 was reported as accurate.

pinkdrill Supporter 98 · May 1, 2023

Serial Number 962991 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2023

Serial Number 963303 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2023

Serial Number 960158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2023

Serial Number 961795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2023

Serial Number 961164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2022

Serial Number 967288 was reported as accurate.

2251lyle 78 · October 16, 2022

Serial Number 964208 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2022

Serial Number 966599 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2022

Serial Number 960878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2022

Serial Number 967607 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · December 30, 2021

Serial Number 964209 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · December 28, 2021

Serial Number 964208 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · December 28, 2021

Serial Number 964208 was reported as accurate.

Pinko2 69 · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 964208 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2021

Serial Number 962140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2021

Serial Number 966506 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 317 · July 13, 2021

Serial Number 966136 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2021

Serial Number 966277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2021

Serial Number 964877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2021

Serial Number 961626 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2021

Serial Number 967510 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2021

Serial Number 965377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2020

Serial Number 967771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2020

Serial Number 965778 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stamped 17 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · June 3, 2020

Serial Number 964807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2020

Serial Number 966463 was reported as accurate.

Windtime 8 · February 7, 2020

Serial Number 962026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2020

Serial Number 966784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2020

Serial Number 963943 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2020

Serial Number 962725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2020

Serial Number 966499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2019

Serial Number 963116 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 20, 2019

Serial Number 961076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2019

Serial Number 960269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2019

Serial Number 966609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2019

Serial Number 962589 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2019

Serial Number 965015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2019

Serial Number 960143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2019

Serial Number 967949 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2019

Serial Number 963645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2019

Serial Number 966618 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2019

Serial Number 963785 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2019

Serial Number 963015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2019

Serial Number 963714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2019

Serial Number 964012 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2019

Serial Number 962954 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2019

Serial Number 963864 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch