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Access Date: December 03, 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: 1341981 Question Mark
Grade: 978 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1919 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 14 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: 1789.978G19.16S1061.162M228.O1219.L1168.17J1072 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.479 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		7 (1.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.94% Analyzing 158 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 · August 8, 2017

Serial Number 1341963 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 24, 2017

Serial Number 1341623 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 13, 2012

Serial Number 1341564 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hamilton 992-L

The   Movement  is 16 size  Lever   Set,
21   Extra  Fine  Ruby  Jewels  in Gold
settings,    Double    Roller,  Sapphire
Pallets, Gold Center Wheel, beautifully
damasceened, adjusted to temperature,
three positions.
Watch  has  Mint  Beveled  Extra
Thick Glass Crystal On The Face

Double Sunk Porcelain Dial
 is  also in  Great  Condition.

Engraved on the Movement In Gold
Hamilton Watch Co.
992
21 Jewels
Double Roller
Adjusted 3 Positions
Serial # 1341564
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
Hamilton Grade 978 Pocket Watch