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HAMILTON SIZE 16 MODEL 978 17 JEWEL MADE IN 1913 POCKET WATCH - 11B
$299.99
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Access Date: January 13, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 978 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 978

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1267695 Question Mark
Grade: 978 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1917 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 26 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,500 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going 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: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research 		Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1712.978G13.16S984.162M151.O1149.L1127.17J1030 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.555 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 61.75 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 27.08 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.192% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		15 (1.25%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.63% Analyzing 159 Sales 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 · 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