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: 1119656
Grade: 978
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 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: 1584.978G10.16S864.162M43.O1036.L1054.17J958
Database Version: v52.246
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: 9 (0.90%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · October 19, 2023

Serial Number 1119549 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2022

Serial Number 1119913 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2020

Serial Number 1119780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2020

Serial Number 1119600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2020

Serial Number 1119780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 1119797 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 1119401 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 1119401 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 385 · May 21, 2018

Serial Number 1119656 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 11, 2016

Serial Number 1119102 was reported as accurate.

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

slallen65 7 · March 24, 2016

Serial Number 1119780 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 · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 1119795 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 · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 1119795 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 8, 2013

Serial Number 1119878 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · August 13, 2013

Serial Number 1119795 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, 2012

Serial Number 1119004 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 · August 27, 2012

Serial Number 1119934 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