Hamilton Pocket Watch: Serial Number 986231 (Grade 946)

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1914 HAMILTON "946" 23J 18s R.R. Grade Pocket Watch

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Access Date: November 30, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 946

Manufacturer:	Hamilton
Manufacturer Location:	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number:	986231
Grade:	946
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1915
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	14 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production:	10,692
Size:	18s
Jewels:	23j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Patent Motor
Regulator:	Goldthwait
Hairspring:	Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material:	Sapphire
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
Dial Feet Locations:	2.6, 18.0, 38.2
U.S. Patents:	832672, 427072
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1460.946G14.18S707.181M455.O933.L966.23J23
Data Research:	1953 Hamilton Serial List
Database Version:	v52.473
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	32.19
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	14.12
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.100%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	28 (2.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-9.27% Analyzing 138 Sales

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