Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 914 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 914 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 914

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 1818815
Grade: 914
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 33
Grade/Model Total Production: 43,100
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 10.5, 38.5, 56.0
Movement Markings: Hamilton Watch Co.
Lancaster, Pa.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
3 Positions
914
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2074.914G5.12S18.121M18.O1477.P564.17J1242
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
129.76
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.93
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.404%
Registry Population: 15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.88% Analyzing 201 Sales
Research Note: Pillar Plate Diameter: 1.630"

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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 · January 30, 2019

Serial Number 1818666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2019

Serial Number 1818666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2015

Serial Number 1818702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2015

Serial Number 1818702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2014

Serial Number 1818907 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2014

Serial Number 1818544 was reported as accurate.

bowfinn 52 · December 28, 2013

Serial Number 1818455 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2012

Serial Number 1818001 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: More likely made in 1917 rather than 1717.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Hamilton Grade 914 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 914 Pocket Watch