Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974 Special

Traffic Special Mixed Run: Lever-Set and Pendant-Set Examples Reported (Please Submit Info)

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 2539903
Grade: 974 Special
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1936
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 24
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,523
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever    Mixed Run
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: 2258.G8.16S1371.162M525.O1651.L1374.17J1355
Database Version: v52.219
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: 45 (1.50%)
$ 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.


phantacc Supporter 66 · January 25, 2024

Serial Number 2539628 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 378 · November 15, 2023

Serial Number 2540772 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 499 · December 31, 2022

Serial Number 2541101 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All data correct but this one is pendant set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · January 4, 2022

Serial Number 2540036 was reported as accurate.

CechBro Supporter 35 · November 14, 2021

Serial Number 2541886 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2021

Serial Number 2541203 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All info is correct, this one is stem set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

billreid 141 · June 29, 2021

Serial Number 2541795 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All info accurate. This one is lever-set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · June 21, 2021

Serial Number 2540889 was reported as accurate.

johnl720 Supporter 2 · June 11, 2021

Serial Number 2540345 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is a Pendant/Stem Set
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

nicnic Supporter 378 · May 17, 2021

Serial Number 2541538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2021

Serial Number 2539018 was reported as accurate.

Klanman 1 · March 13, 2021

Serial Number 2539515 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The Movement Set is Pendant/Stem now Lever.

Anonymous · February 16, 2021

Serial Number 2539377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2021

Serial Number 2539377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2020

Serial Number 2541101 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2020

Serial Number 2540333 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2020

Serial Number 2539163 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2020

Serial Number 2540207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2020

Serial Number 2541252 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2020

Serial Number 2541032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 2539654 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2020

Serial Number 2541932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2020

Serial Number 2540770 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is Pendant set

Anonymous · April 3, 2020

Serial Number 2539192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 2539162 was reported as accurate.

Pounder83 20 · October 16, 2019

Serial Number 2540165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2019

Serial Number 2541753 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pendant set
Curator Response: Thanks for the report!

Anonymous · August 20, 2018

Serial Number 2540488 was reported as accurate.

jrog100 11 · August 10, 2018

Serial Number 2539619 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pendant set. Thanks!

docfields 2 · August 4, 2018

Serial Number 2540208 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2018

Serial Number 2540589 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2017

Serial Number 2539631 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 3, 2017

Serial Number 2541538 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: lever set, not pendant
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · May 13, 2017

Serial Number 2540627 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · April 12, 2017

Serial Number 2540472 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · April 6, 2017

Serial Number 2539773 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · March 28, 2017

Serial Number 2539773 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · September 22, 2016

Serial Number 2540816 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · August 12, 2016

Serial Number 2541286 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a PENDENT set movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · August 12, 2016

Serial Number 2541286 was reported as accurate.

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

rfinsl 1 · April 20, 2016

Serial Number 2541204 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pendant set not lever
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

bwalder 137 · March 23, 2016

Serial Number 2539633 was reported as accurate.

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

Tudor1974 12 · February 14, 2016

Serial Number 2539903 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stamped "974 Special" and dial is
marked "Hamilton Electric Special"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · February 13, 2016

Serial Number 2539903 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 · February 7, 2016

Serial Number 2541688 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 · March 14, 2015

Serial Number 2541886 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 · February 18, 2015

Serial Number 2541886 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 20, 2014

Serial Number 2539374 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 12, 2014

Serial Number 2540243 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 · March 16, 2014

Serial Number 2539296 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2