Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974 Special

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 2549954
Grade: 974 Special
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1937
Run Quantity: 1,300
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 24
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,523
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
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: 2265.G13.16S1378.162M532.O1658.L1379.17J1360
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: 13 (1.00%)
$ 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 · August 20, 2023

Serial Number 2549019 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2022

Serial Number 2549325 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2022

Serial Number 2548786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 29, 2020

Serial Number 2549826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2019

Serial Number 2549034 was reported as accurate.

DaveCoe 1 · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 2549487 was reported as accurate.

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

DaveCoe 1 · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 2549487 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 26, 2018

Serial Number 2549487 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 · October 23, 2017

Serial Number 2549815 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 · October 6, 2017

Serial Number 2549815 was reported as accurate.

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

57oldbadger 1 · November 9, 2016

Serial Number 2549647 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 · November 9, 2016

Serial Number 2549647 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 · October 8, 2016

Serial Number 2549611 was reported as accurate.

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

Randaall 1 · September 26, 2016

Serial Number 2549611 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 3, 2016

Serial Number 2549628 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 14, 2015

Serial Number 2548977 was reported as accurate.

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

Elgingramps 1 · June 4, 2015

Serial Number 2549777 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 18, 2015

Serial Number 2549777 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 2, 2015

Serial Number 2549542 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 2549816 was reported as accurate.

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

philsan1a 221 · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 2548890 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 26, 2014

Serial Number 2548890 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 23, 2013

Serial Number 2549447 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 1, 2012

Serial Number 2548940 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: small differences, double roller & 974 special
stamped on movement
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