Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 978 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 978

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1119656 Question Mark
Grade: 978 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1915 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 26 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,500 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 Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: 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: 1584.978G10.16S864.162M43.O1036.L1054.17J958 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.470 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.72 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.08 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.192% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.84% Analyzing 158 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.


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 405 · 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