Pocket Watch Database


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: 1688102 Question Mark
Grade: 978 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Login to View Question Mark
Run Quantity: Login to View Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: Login to View Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: Login to View Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Login to View 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: Login to View Question Mark
Hairspring: Login to View Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Login to View Question Mark
Adjusted: Login to View Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Login to View Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: Login to View Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Login to View Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Login to View Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Login to View Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: Login to View Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2039.978G31.16S1272.162M430.O1445.L1325.17J1225 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.645 Question Mark
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4 (0.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.17% Analyzing 161 Sales Question Mark
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Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Jewel Setting, Regulator Type, Hairspring, Standard Dial Type, Adjustments, Adjusted to Position, Positional Adjustments, Temperature Adjustments, Isochronism Adjustments, Railroad Grade Designation, Dial Feet Locations

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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 · November 22, 2024

Serial Number 1688360 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 1073 · December 4, 2023

Serial Number 1688491 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 1688059 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 1688059 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Is stamped RR lever set double roller
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · August 22, 2018

Serial Number 1688245 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 402 · February 13, 2018

Serial Number 1688053 was reported as accurate.

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

von1943 Supporter 402 · February 13, 2018

Serial Number 1688053 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 4, 2016

Serial Number 1688010 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