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: 996919
Grade: 940
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1914
Run Quantity: 3,998
Grade/Model Run: 111 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: 1464.940G111.18S711.181M459.O937.L970.21J403
Database Version: v52.221
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: 79 (1.98%)
$ 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 · February 12, 2023

Serial Number 996470 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 500 · June 29, 2022

Serial Number 999551 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2022

Serial Number 996803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2021

Serial Number 997711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2021

Serial Number 996451 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 31, 2021

Serial Number 996390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2020

Serial Number 999068 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2020

Serial Number 999968 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2020

Serial Number 998231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2020

Serial Number 997711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2020

Serial Number 999909 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 999115 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2020

Serial Number 998660 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2019

Serial Number 996725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2019

Serial Number 997711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2019

Serial Number 997747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2019

Serial Number 996926 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2018

Serial Number 998051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2018

Serial Number 998886 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2018

Serial Number 999227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2018

Serial Number 998986 was reported as accurate.

JoeNotch 1 · August 14, 2018

Serial Number 997916 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2018

Serial Number 999310 was reported as accurate.

Cander 12 · July 22, 2018

Serial Number 997359 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2018

Serial Number 998627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2018

Serial Number 997863 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2018

Serial Number 997966 was reported as accurate.

barberr1 67 · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 999217 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2018

Serial Number 997863 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2017

Serial Number 996406 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · December 23, 2017

Serial Number 998068 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2017

Serial Number 998059 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2017

Serial Number 998173 was reported as accurate.

Marcus1982 19 · October 13, 2017

Serial Number 999234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2017

Serial Number 996926 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2017

Serial Number 999929 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2017

Serial Number 998799 was reported as accurate.

ipadre 1 · February 22, 2017

Serial Number 999612 was reported as accurate.

Jlong2150 2 · January 9, 2017

Serial Number 998772 was reported as accurate.

barbiton 3 · December 9, 2016

Serial Number 998790 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · October 15, 2016

Serial Number 999936 was reported as accurate.

Crystalong420 1 · August 27, 2016

Serial Number 998480 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2016

Serial Number 999389 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 4, 2016

Serial Number 998840 was reported as accurate.

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

rock862 242 · May 22, 2016

Serial Number 998465 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 18, 2016

Serial Number 998465 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 14, 2016

Serial Number 998830 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 9, 2016

Serial Number 996249 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 9, 2016

Serial Number 996249 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 22, 2016

Serial Number 996450 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