Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 956 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 956

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 1229416
Grade: 956
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 61
Grade/Model Total Production: 51,300
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: No
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: 1679.956G13.16S957.162M124.O1122.P400.17J1010
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
153.59
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
67.77
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.481%
Registry Population: 11 (2.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.42% Analyzing 350 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.


mbellich Supporter 29 · May 15, 2023

Serial Number 1229445 was reported as accurate.

fortmoe 11 · May 7, 2019

Serial Number 1229416 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2018

Serial Number 1229287 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 956 Pocket Watch