Pocket Watch Database

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

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974

Mixed Run: Pendant-Set and Lever-Set Examples Reported

Private Label(s) in Run:

Johnson Special, H.C. Morse

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 1006077
Grade: 974
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 2,200
Grade/Model Run: 148 of 165
Grade/Model Total Production: 114,784
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever    Mixed Run
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: 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1470.974G148.16S750.161M690.O942.L975.17J892
Database Version: v52.235
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: 19 (0.86%)
$ 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.


cjbrem Supporter 519 · June 23, 2023

Serial Number 1005084 was reported as accurate.

HerbertTrw Supporter 115 · October 8, 2021

Serial Number 1005592 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movementsetting via Pedant
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · March 5, 2021

Serial Number 1007077 was reported as accurate.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 480 · February 26, 2021

Serial Number 1005681 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2018

Serial Number 1005013 was reported as accurate.

LostDutchman Supporter 44 · November 20, 2018

Serial Number 1005050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2018

Serial Number 1006370 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2018

Serial Number 1006370 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2017

Serial Number 1005421 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2017

Serial Number 1004966 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2017

Serial Number 1005567 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is stem set.

Anonymous · September 10, 2016

Serial Number 1005281 was reported as accurate.

fazerg 3 · December 26, 2015

Serial Number 1005310 was reported as accurate.

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

Casstav 1 · November 26, 2015

Serial Number 1005365 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 16, 2015

Serial Number 1005339 was reported as accurate.

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

VH1943 176 · July 20, 2015

Serial Number 1005339 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 28, 2015

Serial Number 1005417 was reported as accurate.

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

watchbird 40 · January 4, 2015

Serial Number 1006077 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement seems the same but with the designation
"Johnson Special"
see photo if I can figure out how to send. Lever
set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 30, 2014

Serial Number 1005195 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 1005905 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 1005452 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 9, 2014

Serial Number 1005786 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nothing actually, except this one is most
assuredly pendant set, 3-post and two-screw crown
wheel. Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Elguapowho 19 · November 12, 2013

Serial Number 1006138 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a private label.
Lever set.
Movement marked "Made expressly for H.C. Morse by
Hamilton Watch Co. 17 Jewels"
DIal marked "H.C. Morse, Rocky Ford, Colo."
Movement flips ouf case.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 15, 2013

Serial Number 1006797 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 4, 2013

Serial Number 1006138 was reported as accurate.

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