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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1385248 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1920 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 79 of 170 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 197,300 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: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: No Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: 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: 1836.974G244.16S1108.162M274.O1262.P461.17J1101 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.427 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
594.02 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
260.64 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.852% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
26 (1.24%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.91% Analyzing 1,602 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.


SleepyDoggieDog 42 · July 5, 2024

Serial Number 1385525 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2023

Serial Number 1385923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2023

Serial Number 1385052 was reported as accurate.

HerbertTrw Supporter 143 · August 21, 2022

Serial Number 1385655 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2019

Serial Number 1384001 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2019

Serial Number 1384585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2018

Serial Number 1385659 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 26, 2018

Serial Number 1385733 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 11, 2017

Serial Number 1385387 was reported as accurate.

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

Ursus92 7 · May 14, 2017

Serial Number 1384585 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 15, 2016

Serial Number 1385278 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 1384046 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 24, 2014

Serial Number 1384289 was reported as accurate.

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

haskell 53 · June 16, 2014

Serial Number 1385893 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 19, 2014

Serial Number 1385243 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 19, 2014

Serial Number 1385243 was reported as accurate.

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

Wrstratton 134 · December 30, 2013

Serial Number 1385858 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Prior to the standards set in 1930 the 17j 974 was
railroad grade. After 1930 the watch had to have
at least. 19j with the exception of a few approved
wristwatches, which in some cases had as little as
7j.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Wrstratton 134 · November 29, 2013

Serial Number 1385858 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 25, 2013

Serial Number 1385970 was reported as accurate.

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

darkstar 247 · August 26, 2013

Serial Number 1384668 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 24, 2013

Serial Number 1384530 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 17, 2013

Serial Number 1384243 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 27, 2012

Serial Number 1384501 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 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch