Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974 Special

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2538465 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Special Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1930 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 24 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,523 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
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Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2257.G7.16S1370.162M524.O1650.L1373.17J1354 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
73.83 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.39 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.230% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (1.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.60% Analyzing 112 Sales Question Mark

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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.


Rcardkidz 4050 · October 15, 2024

Serial Number 2538141 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2023

Serial Number 2538060 was reported as accurate.

nightstalker638 44 · October 30, 2021

Serial Number 2538465 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 24, 2021

Serial Number 2538303 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 22, 2020

Serial Number 2538322 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 18, 2020

Serial Number 2538436 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · May 18, 2020

Serial Number 2538839 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 5, 2020

Serial Number 2538328 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 7, 2020

Serial Number 2538328 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 6, 2020

Serial Number 2538328 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 22, 2018

Serial Number 2538147 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 3, 2018

Serial Number 2538060 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 17, 2018

Serial Number 2538172 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

propwelder 30 · May 5, 2018

Serial Number 2538018 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 30, 2018

Serial Number 2538369 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 16, 2018

Serial Number 2538302 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

nightstalker638 44 · October 30, 2016

Serial Number 2538465 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 4, 2015

Serial Number 2538018 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 22, 2014

Serial Number 2538502 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 27, 2013

Serial Number 2538870 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 2538374 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 22, 2013

Serial Number 2538374 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 2538374 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 9, 2012

Serial Number 2538567 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 974 speical r/r yes
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4