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Access Date: March 09, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Watch Co.
Grade: 999
Ball Watch Co.
| Manufacturer: | Hamilton |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 170891 | |
| Grade: | 999 | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1902 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 9 of 24 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 22,750 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 6 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 2.6, 18.0, 38.2 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 473.999G9.18S277.181M142.O247.L270.17J284 | |
| Data Research: |
1953 Hamilton Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.622 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 68.49 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 30.05 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.214% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 16 (1.60%) | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 16 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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 · June 8, 2022
Serial Number 170693 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 170693 is 21j marked B of LE on dial and movement
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Anonymous · February 26, 2022
Serial Number 170650 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Anonymous · September 16, 2021
Serial Number 170898 was reported as accurate.
ElvisTcB 14 · May 10, 2020
Serial Number 170891 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full
slufdriver 60 · February 1, 2020
Serial Number 170009 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Marked 17 Jewels.
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #372924954351]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full
AlanCassidy 1 · August 10, 2019
Serial Number 170071 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Picture of Hamilton 170017 shows it to be model
974 17j
https://boomertime.com/solditems/P4186/P4186.htm
974 17j
https://boomertime.com/solditems/P4186/P4186.htm
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The serial number on that movmement is #1700717, not #170071. https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hamilton/1700717
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full
Anonymous · May 29, 2019
Serial Number 170410 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full
Anonymous · December 21, 2014
Serial Number 170815 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full
