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
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 1153135
Grade: 952
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1923
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,300
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever    Mixed Run
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Barrel: Patent Motor
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1614.952G16.16S894.163M49.O1065.L1070.19J34
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.98
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.64
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.069%
Registry Population: 7 (2.33%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.81% Analyzing 97 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 · 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