Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 344731
Grade: 974
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 43 of 165
Grade/Model Total Production: 114,784
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 7.6, 21.8, 38.0, 50.5
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 778.974G43.16S330.161M298.O412.P232.17J479
Database Version: v52.241
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
345.59
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
151.63
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.077%
Registry Population: 5 (0.83%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.61% Analyzing 1,700 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.


Anonymous · October 26, 2023

Serial Number 344699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2021

Serial Number 344755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2019

Serial Number 344881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2019

Serial Number 344432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2019

Serial Number 344594 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2019

Serial Number 344881 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is pendant-set. cheers. duffy l.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Lindak 1 · March 7, 2017

Serial Number 344527 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 223 · June 18, 2014

Serial Number 344706 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 344970 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch