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: 1581017
Grade: 974
Model: 2
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1922
Run Quantity: 1,200
Grade/Model Run: 108 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
Case: Various
Run ID: 1972.974G273.16S1207.162M370.O1380.L1280.17J1186
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Database Version: v52.387
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:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (1.17%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 1,599 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 · July 5, 2022

Serial Number 1581032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2021

Serial Number 1580855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2020

Serial Number 1580491 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2018

Serial Number 1580993 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 9, 2016

Serial Number 1580744 was reported as accurate.

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

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · March 12, 2015

Serial Number 1580779 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 · July 17, 2014

Serial Number 1580173 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 · June 16, 2013

Serial Number 1581120 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have #1581120. It is a typical example of the
ubiquitous M992, 21j, adjusted for 5 positions,
lever set, etc. .
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