Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 952 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 952

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

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1152987 Question Mark
Grade: 952 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1922 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 17 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,300 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever    Mixed Run Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: Center Question Mark
Barrel: Patent Motor 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: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes 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: 1614.952G16.16S894.163M49.O1065.L1070.19J34 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.98 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.64 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.069% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (2.67%) 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 · April 2, 2021

Serial Number 1153072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2019

Serial Number 1152939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2017

Serial Number 1152917 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hate to double-cross you but this one is in fact
pendant set!! Go figure! cheers. duffy l.
Curator Response: Thanks, Duffy!

Anonymous · November 9, 2015

Serial Number 1152982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2015

Serial Number 1153193 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2015

Serial Number 1153023 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Your description is all accurate except this one
is lever-set and therefore RR grade!! Cheers.
duffy littlejohn
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Hamilton Grade 952 Pocket Watch