Hamilton Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1657838 (Grade 992)

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Access Date: April 19, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 992

Manufacturer:	Hamilton
Manufacturer Location:	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number:	1657838
Grade:	992
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1923
Run Quantity:	3,000
Grade/Model Run:	116 of 175
Grade/Model Total Production:	447,200
Size:	16s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Finish Pattern:	2nd Pattern (bar)
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Going
Center Wheel Material:	Gold
Regulator:	Reed
Hairspring:	Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material:	Sapphire
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Adjustment Tolerance:	DUvDD: +/- 6 sec.; 5Pv: +/- 10 sec.; Total Average: +3-6 sec. per day; Temperature: +/- 6 Seconds
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Dial Feet Locations:	22.3, 38.0, 57.1 Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Data Research:	1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2017.992G227.16S1250.162M409.O1423.L1303.21J583
Database Version:	v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1,346.42
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	590.77
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	4.197%
Registry Population:	54 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	2.16% Analyzing 4,358 Sales
Research Note: #1657502: Verified as Two-Tone movement with dial marked "Adjusted for Railroad Service."

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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.

billreid 141 · February 24, 2024

Serial Number 1657022 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked 992 Special & has unique dial.

Reference:

www.ebay.com/itm/266575889548

Curator: please capture pics of this watch for
the database before it gets deleted. Thanks.

Curator Response: Thanks. This one has now been cataloged.

Anonymous · October 10, 2023

Serial Number 1658597 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2020

Serial Number 1659007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2020

Serial Number 1657838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2020

Serial Number 1658078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2020

Serial Number 1657302 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · May 11, 2020

Serial Number 1659296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2020

Serial Number 1659592 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2020

Serial Number 1659381 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2020

Serial Number 1659853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2020

Serial Number 1658531 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2020

Serial Number 1659973 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · August 11, 2019

Serial Number 1657502 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is an "ARRS " (Adjusted for Railroad Service)
unmarked 992 with 2-tone checkerboard demaskeen
pattern. The "scratch number" below the Serial
Number is 23341.

Anonymous · April 6, 2019

Serial Number 1658804 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · December 2, 2018

Serial Number 1657118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2018

Serial Number 1657118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2017

Serial Number 1658921 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2017

Serial Number 1658831 was reported as accurate.