Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 978 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 978

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 1267695
Grade: 978
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 1,200
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 26
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,500
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Case: Various
Run ID: 1712.978G13.16S984.162M151.O1149.L1115.17J1030
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Database Version: v52.343
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.72
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.08
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.192%
Registry Population: 14 (1.17%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.53% Analyzing 155 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 · February 4, 2024

Serial Number 1268062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2021

Serial Number 1268003 was reported as accurate.

Jbohon Supporter 11 · January 27, 2021

Serial Number 1267695 was reported as accurate.

Jbohon Supporter 11 · January 27, 2021

Serial Number 1267695 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2020

Serial Number 1267106 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2019

Serial Number 1267777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2018

Serial Number 1267741 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 9, 2017

Serial Number 1267224 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 21, 2016

Serial Number 1267307 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 19, 2016

Serial Number 1267504 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 19, 2016

Serial Number 1267504 was reported as accurate.

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

clockjock 4 · May 6, 2016

Serial Number 1268126 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I checked the serial number several times,
1268126, the watch is 21 Jewels and was made in
1915.
Curator Response: Thanks for submitting this information. Please upload a photo so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 1267278 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is railroad grade
Curator Response: Since this run is characterized by 3 position adjustments, not 5, it would not have qualified for railroad use at the time of production.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 22, 2016

Serial Number 1267278 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 23, 2015

Serial Number 1267867 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 23, 2015

Serial Number 1267867 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 25, 2014

Serial Number 1267536 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 · July 13, 2012

Serial Number 1267169 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