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HAMILTON SIZE 16 MODEL 978 17 JEWEL MADE IN 1913 POCKET WATCH - 11B
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Access Date: December 26, 2024
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: 1286829 Question Mark
Grade: 978 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1918 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 10 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: 1733.978G15.16S1005.162M172.O1168.L1141.17J1041 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 61.72 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		26 (1.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.25% 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 · July 29, 2024

Serial Number 1287961 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2023

Serial Number 1286609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2021

Serial Number 1287846 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 13, 2021

Serial Number 1286714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2020

Serial Number 1286027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2020

Serial Number 1286027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2019

Serial Number 1286203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2019

Serial Number 1287591 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2019

Serial Number 1287122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2019

Serial Number 1286881 was reported as accurate.

Nickreid 1 · June 2, 2019

Serial Number 1287285 was reported as accurate.

George1929 3 · March 21, 2019

Serial Number 1286976 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2018

Serial Number 1286335 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2018

Serial Number 1287691 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2018

Serial Number 1286714 was reported as accurate.

bogus22 Supporter 83 · June 23, 2018

Serial Number 1287591 was reported as accurate.

renrut 9 · March 7, 2018

Serial Number 1287091 was reported as accurate.

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

TimFitz 7 · December 11, 2017

Serial Number 1286136 was reported as accurate.

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

jayjiang0830 47 · November 21, 2017

Serial Number 1286721 was reported as accurate.

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

jayjiang0830 47 · November 21, 2017

Serial Number 1286721 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 1286387 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 28, 2017

Serial Number 1287260 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 19, 2016

Serial Number 1286136 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 · June 25, 2016

Serial Number 1286136 was reported as accurate.

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

rock862 242 · June 21, 2016

Serial Number 1287957 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I don't understand why this would not be rr
grade.Is it because of the number of positions?
Curator Response: Correct. During the era of production, American railroads required watches to be adjusted to 5 positions to qualify for service. The 978 is only adjusted to 3 positions.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

johndon 1 · March 5, 2016

Serial Number 1286614 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 · September 8, 2015

Serial Number 1286976 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 · April 17, 2015

Serial Number 1287571 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 · April 17, 2015

Serial Number 1287571 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 · November 8, 2014

Serial Number 1287078 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 · November 8, 2014

Serial Number 1287078 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 · August 21, 2014

Serial Number 1287591 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 28, 2013

Serial Number 1287899 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