Pocket Watch Database


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: 1304410 Question Mark
Grade: 978 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1918 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 11 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
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Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1750.978G16.16S1022.162M189.O1183.L1152.17J1049 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.512 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
20 (2.00%) 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 · February 28, 2023

Serial Number 1304860 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · January 4, 2022

Serial Number 1304471 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2020

Serial Number 1304434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2019

Serial Number 1304757 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2019

Serial Number 1304510 was reported as accurate.

surfingrandma 34 · January 26, 2017

Serial Number 1304774 was reported as accurate.

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

Stlcoin 26 · May 10, 2016

Serial Number 1304410 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 28, 2016

Serial Number 1304103 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 23, 2016

Serial Number 1304499 was reported as accurate.

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

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · April 20, 2016

Serial Number 1304493 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 13, 2015

Serial Number 1304294 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 · May 14, 2014

Serial Number 1304181 was reported as accurate.

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

stevenren 3 · June 10, 2013

Serial Number 1304613 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 6, 2013

Serial Number 1304493 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 · March 22, 2013

Serial Number 1304999 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3/4 plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · September 29, 2012

Serial Number 1304396 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 31, 2012

Serial Number 1304396 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