Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 1331095
Grade: 974
Model: 2
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 1,300
Grade/Model Run: 63 of 170
Grade/Model Total Production: 197,300
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
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: 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: 1774.974G228.16S1046.162M213.O1204.L1156.17J1062
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
594.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
260.64
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.852%
Registry Population: 15 (1.15%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.88% Analyzing 1,585 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 · June 3, 2023

Serial Number 1331171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2017

Serial Number 1331095 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 28, 2014

Serial Number 1330250 was reported as accurate.

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

y09urt 2 · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 1330713 was reported as accurate.

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

y09urt 2 · November 23, 2013

Serial Number 1330713 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 18, 2013

Serial Number 1330346 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Said by watchmaker to be Railroad Grade. Has
several certification numbers and dates scratched
into the inside back case.
Curator Response: During this period, most Railroads required watches to be adjusted to 5 positions. Currently, our database shows this run to only be adjusted to 3 positions.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch