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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: 979788
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 1,900
Grade/Model Run: 108 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
Case: Various
Run ID: 1456.940G108.18S703.181M451.O929.L962.21J400
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Database Version: v52.383
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:
Scoped for This Run Only
36 (1.89%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.45% Analyzing 2,374 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 21, 2024

Serial Number 979334 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1052 · March 11, 2024

Serial Number 980336 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2023

Serial Number 980218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2023

Serial Number 980229 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2021

Serial Number 979313 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2021

Serial Number 980744 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2021

Serial Number 980812 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2021

Serial Number 980687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2021

Serial Number 980687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2021

Serial Number 980687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2020

Serial Number 979142 was reported as accurate.

WilliamsFamily 8 · April 10, 2020

Serial Number 980805 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 979883 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2019

Serial Number 980179 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2019

Serial Number 980179 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2019

Serial Number 980569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2019

Serial Number 980363 was reported as accurate.

Just4orfun 117 · June 18, 2018

Serial Number 980724 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2017

Serial Number 980564 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · December 22, 2016

Serial Number 979759 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2016

Serial Number 979883 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2016

Serial Number 979883 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2016

Serial Number 979330 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 5, 2015

Serial Number 980916 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 28, 2015

Serial Number 979766 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 27, 2015

Serial Number 980975 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 · October 9, 2015

Serial Number 979204 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 13, 2015

Serial Number 979883 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 28, 2013

Serial Number 979477 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 · November 22, 2013

Serial Number 980651 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 2, 2013

Serial Number 979123 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 979618 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 5, 2013

Serial Number 980651 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 980651 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 30, 2013

Serial Number 980651 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 20, 2013

Serial Number 979130 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 20, 2013

Serial Number 980569 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
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 940 Pocket Watch