Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 972 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 972 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 972

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 1242998
Grade: 972
Model: 2
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 30
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,100
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
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: 1693.972G108.16S971.162M138.O1135.L1109.17J1019
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
72.56
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.83
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.226%
Registry Population: 13 (2.17%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.31% Analyzing 297 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.


fourleaf57 10 · March 29, 2019

Serial Number 1242998 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 385 · May 23, 2018

Serial Number 1242563 was reported as accurate.

ginman 1 · October 27, 2017

Serial Number 1242616 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The back plate says 917, 17 jewel, adjusted, 3
positions
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · September 13, 2017

Serial Number 1242999 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 4, 2017

Serial Number 1242473 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 30, 2016

Serial Number 1242544 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 12, 2016

Serial Number 1242544 was reported as accurate.

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

rock862 242 · May 21, 2016

Serial Number 1242416 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 8, 2015

Serial Number 1242938 was reported as accurate.

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

thatch 10 · August 7, 2013

Serial Number 1242642 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 11, 2012

Serial Number 1242894 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes
Hamilton Grade 972 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 972 Pocket Watch