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: 1013536
Grade: 978
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,000
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: 1477.978G3.16S757.161M697.O949.L980.17J896
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.04
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.28
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.038%
Registry Population: 25 (1.25%)

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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 521 · October 12, 2023

Serial Number 1013316 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 958 · February 24, 2022

Serial Number 1013181 was reported as accurate.

Scuba75 Supporter 33 · November 16, 2021

Serial Number 1013181 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2021

Serial Number 1014237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2021

Serial Number 1014783 was reported as accurate.

M50A1Ontos 7 · February 9, 2021

Serial Number 1014614 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2020

Serial Number 1014060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2019

Serial Number 1013196 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2018

Serial Number 1013262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2018

Serial Number 1014009 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 385 · January 31, 2018

Serial Number 1014692 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2017

Serial Number 1014432 was reported as accurate.

Odd75out 1 · November 18, 2016

Serial Number 1013861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2016

Serial Number 1013910 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 24, 2015

Serial Number 1014040 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 8, 2015

Serial Number 1013952 was reported as accurate.

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

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · March 26, 2015

Serial Number 1014493 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 8, 2015

Serial Number 1014031 was reported as accurate.

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

MargieD 4 · October 29, 2014

Serial Number 1013262 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 15, 2014

Serial Number 1014897 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 7, 2013

Serial Number 1014662 was reported as accurate.

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

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · June 14, 2013

Serial Number 1013799 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 11, 2013

Serial Number 1013031 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 11, 2013

Serial Number 1013031 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 23, 2012

Serial Number 1014234 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 6, 2012

Serial Number 1013147 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement has adjusted 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Hamilton Grade 978 Pocket Watch