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: 978331
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1914
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 107 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: 1454.940G107.18S701.181M449.O927.L960.21J398
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: 49 (1.63%)
$ 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 · April 9, 2021

Serial Number 976451 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2020

Serial Number 978305 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2020

Serial Number 977353 was reported as accurate.

ABUMALEK 97 · January 25, 2020

Serial Number 977332 was reported as accurate.

ABUMALEK 97 · January 22, 2020

Serial Number 977352 was reported as accurate.

ABUMALEK 97 · December 24, 2019

Serial Number 977332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2019

Serial Number 976598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2019

Serial Number 976398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2019

Serial Number 978578 was reported as accurate.

Happycamper 2 · December 20, 2018

Serial Number 977782 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2018

Serial Number 976867 was reported as accurate.

rfktexas 1 · August 5, 2018

Serial Number 977180 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2018

Serial Number 976698 was reported as accurate.

hommer 29 · November 22, 2017

Serial Number 977797 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2017

Serial Number 977060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2017

Serial Number 976775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2017

Serial Number 977477 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2017

Serial Number 978002 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 2, 2017

Serial Number 978002 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2016

Serial Number 978583 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 13, 2016

Serial Number 978335 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 15, 2016

Serial Number 976465 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 24, 2016

Serial Number 976042 was reported as accurate.

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

bwalder 137 · February 20, 2016

Serial Number 976987 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 28, 2015

Serial Number 977921 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 23, 2015

Serial Number 978793 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 20, 2014

Serial Number 976874 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 22, 2014

Serial Number 976775 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 20, 2014

Serial Number 976451 was reported as accurate.

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

hommer 29 · June 12, 2014

Serial Number 977797 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 15, 2014

Serial Number 977147 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 27, 2014

Serial Number 976737 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 978002 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 20, 2014

Serial Number 977768 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 19, 2014

Serial Number 977768 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 2, 2013

Serial Number 976737 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 14, 2013

Serial Number 977866 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 27, 2013

Serial Number 0978315 was reported as accurate.

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

tattooedarm 4 · July 17, 2013

Serial Number 976533 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 19, 2013

Serial Number 976585 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 25, 2012

Serial Number 976585 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 30, 2012

Serial Number 977064 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