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: 1268761
Grade: 978
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Run: 9 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
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1713.978G14.16S985.162M152.O1150.L1116.17J1031
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.38
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: 9 (1.13%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.44% Analyzing 154 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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 940 · March 25, 2024

Serial Number 1268992 was reported as accurate.

billreid 141 · October 25, 2021

Serial Number 1268775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2019

Serial Number 1268253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2019

Serial Number 1268432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2017

Serial Number 1268761 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 28, 2016

Serial Number 1268898 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 1, 2014

Serial Number 1268544 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 · October 3, 2012

Serial Number 1268452 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