Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974 Special

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 2537835
Grade: 974 Special
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1929
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 24
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,523
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
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: 2256.G6.16S1369.162M523.O1649.P687.17J1353
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
73.42
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: 23 (2.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.68% 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 · January 27, 2024

Serial Number 2537425 was reported as accurate.

Rickglick1 Top Contributor Supporter 18 · February 15, 2022

Serial Number 2537835 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2021

Serial Number 2537726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2020

Serial Number 2537908 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2019

Serial Number 2537267 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2018

Serial Number 2537492 was reported as accurate.

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

Ksryengr 7 · December 4, 2017

Serial Number 2537785 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 29, 2017

Serial Number 2537758 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 27, 2017

Serial Number 2537009 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 7, 2017

Serial Number 2537535 was reported as accurate.

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

Jakevill19 1 · April 28, 2017

Serial Number 2537812 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 28, 2017

Serial Number 2537812 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 10, 2017

Serial Number 2537255 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 23, 2017

Serial Number 2537785 was reported as accurate.

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

ncplumber 150 · January 6, 2017

Serial Number 2537700 was reported as accurate.

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

bwalder 137 · February 12, 2016

Serial Number 2537297 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 17, 2015

Serial Number 2537109 was reported as accurate.

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

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · January 8, 2015

Serial Number 2537403 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 5, 2014

Serial Number 2537274 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine's a marked 974 Special pendant set adjusted 3
positions. Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · July 10, 2014

Serial Number 2537402 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 18, 2014

Serial Number 2537336 was reported as accurate.

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

grgrywils 8 · December 7, 2013

Serial Number 2537282 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch was described on e-bay as a 974 special by
cushion case
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 2537001 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 974 Special
Double Roller
Adjusted 3 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 2537480 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 · January 17, 2013

Serial Number 2537401 was reported as accurate.

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