Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974 Special

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 2526221
Grade: 974 Special
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1929
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 24
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,523
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2250.G2.16S1363.162M517.O1643.P684.17J1349
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
73.83
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.39
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.230%
Registry Population: 27 (1.35%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 106 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 · March 26, 2024

Serial Number 2527035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2022

Serial Number 2526432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2021

Serial Number 2527291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2021

Serial Number 2526011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2020

Serial Number 2526979 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2019

Serial Number 2526621 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2019

Serial Number 2527319 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2018

Serial Number 2527198 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 31, 2017

Serial Number 2526264 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 29, 2017

Serial Number 2527881 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 6, 2017

Serial Number 2527495 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is marked "974 Special" with "Adjusted 3
Positions" on the balance cock. Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · October 28, 2016

Serial Number 2526432 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · May 25, 2016

Serial Number 2527114 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · April 12, 2016

Serial Number 2526221 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · June 24, 2015

Serial Number 2527397 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · December 3, 2014

Serial Number 2526087 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · December 2, 2014

Serial Number 2526087 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

jmarrs 1 · September 18, 2014

Serial Number 2526853 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · September 18, 2014

Serial Number 2526853 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · August 30, 2014

Serial Number 2527602 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked 17 jewels, not 21j.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · March 3, 2014

Serial Number 2526713 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · January 20, 2014

Serial Number 2526639 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 974 Special #2526639 17j
Adjusted to 3 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

rondeg 45 · October 26, 2013

Serial Number 2526150 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted 3 Positions
17 Jewels
Marked Special
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 2526859 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · July 16, 2013

Serial Number 2527198 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · February 16, 2013

Serial Number 2527718 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 2527718 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mvmt signed 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · December 9, 2012

Serial Number 2526715 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: jewels is 21
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2