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: 1388280
Grade: 978
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 17 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: 1839.978G22.16S1111.162M277.O1265.L1197.17J1103
Database Version: v52.235
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: 7 (1.75%)
$ 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.


fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · March 29, 2020

Serial Number 1388280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2019

Serial Number 1388373 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2019

Serial Number 1388140 was reported as accurate.

Rkaminski 13 · April 15, 2017

Serial Number 1388293 was reported as accurate.

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

Rkaminski 13 · April 9, 2017

Serial Number 1388293 was reported as accurate.

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

Rkaminski 13 · April 7, 2017

Serial Number 1388293 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 26, 2016

Serial Number 1388282 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 · February 4, 2014

Serial Number 1388204 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