Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 978 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 978

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 1521827
Grade: 978
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 26
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,500
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1914.978G25.16S1151.162M317.O1332.L1251.17J1150
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.72
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.08
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.192%
Registry Population: 3 (0.38%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.62% Analyzing 154 Sales

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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 · October 19, 2020

Serial Number 1521498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2020

Serial Number 1521570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2018

Serial Number 1521778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2016

Serial Number 1521979 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · August 6, 2015

Serial Number 1521220 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 28, 2015

Serial Number 1521998 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 17, 2015

Serial Number 1521979 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

zamp1979 1 · November 17, 2014

Serial Number 1521220 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 17, 2014

Serial Number 1521220 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

zamp1979 1 · November 17, 2014

Serial Number 1521220 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 17, 2014

Serial Number 1521220 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 1, 2014

Serial Number 1521292 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 4, 2014

Serial Number 1521904 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

PGill34 60 · November 10, 2013

Serial Number 1521904 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 24, 2012

Serial Number 1521805 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 25, 2012

Serial Number 1521938 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 25, 2012

Serial Number 1521938 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Hamilton Grade 978 Pocket Watch