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: 1304493
Grade: 978
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 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: 1750.978G16.16S1022.162M189.O1183.L1140.17J1049
Database Version: v52.245
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: 20 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.62% 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.


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 292 · 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