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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: 989779
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1914
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 110 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: 1462.940G110.18S709.181M457.O935.L968.21J402
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: 57 (1.43%)
$ 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 21, 2023

Serial Number 988236 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2023

Serial Number 988351 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2023

Serial Number 990841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2022

Serial Number 989370 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2021

Serial Number 991944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2021

Serial Number 989995 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2021

Serial Number 989459 was reported as accurate.

Mondomike 15 · February 6, 2021

Serial Number 988221 was reported as accurate.

tvaillancourt 6 · October 31, 2020

Serial Number 991366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2020

Serial Number 991395 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2020

Serial Number 989786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2020

Serial Number 988640 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2020

Serial Number 991760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2020

Serial Number 989771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2020

Serial Number 989134 was reported as accurate.

10mikemikes 25 · September 30, 2019

Serial Number 988640 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2019

Serial Number 991321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2019

Serial Number 988486 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 988486 is serial number. It's a 946 grade with 23
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 · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 990150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 989326 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2018

Serial Number 988607 was reported as accurate.

Danno4367 1 · November 13, 2018

Serial Number 988910 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · June 20, 2018

Serial Number 991528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2018

Serial Number 991276 was reported as accurate.

4mula1fan 50 · May 6, 2018

Serial Number 989430 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2018

Serial Number 988221 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2017

Serial Number 989779 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2017

Serial Number 990528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2017

Serial Number 991369 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2017

Serial Number 991047 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2017

Serial Number 991047 was reported as accurate.

locorman 1 · April 1, 2017

Serial Number 991036 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2017

Serial Number 991036 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2017

Serial Number 989900 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2017

Serial Number 991778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2017

Serial Number 989544 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2016

Serial Number 988660 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2016

Serial Number 990528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2016

Serial Number 989264 was reported as accurate.

Skininski Supporter 4 · July 7, 2016

Serial Number 989835 was reported as accurate.

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

IsochronicFrost 46 · June 26, 2016

Serial Number 988842 was reported as accurate.

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

Skininski Supporter 4 · April 6, 2016

Serial Number 989835 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 12, 2016

Serial Number 990970 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 12, 2016

Serial Number 989826 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 990089 was reported as accurate.

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

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · November 27, 2015

Serial Number 990957 was reported as accurate.

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

Miguel 47 · October 13, 2015

Serial Number 988648 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 10, 2015

Serial Number 990877 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 · August 13, 2015

Serial Number 989090 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 · July 1, 2015

Serial Number 988084 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