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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1006077 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1913 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 148 of 165 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 114,784 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever    Mixed Run Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: No Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
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Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1470.974G148.16S750.161M690.O942.L975.17J892 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
345.59 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
151.63 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.077% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
19 (0.86%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.84% Analyzing 1,723 Sales Question Mark

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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 916 · June 23, 2023

Serial Number 1005084 was reported as accurate.

HerbertTrw Supporter 143 · 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 486 · February 26, 2021

Serial Number 1005681 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2018

Serial Number 1005013 was reported as accurate.

LostDutchman Supporter 52 · 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