Hamilton Pocket Watch: Serial Number 2551579 (Grade 974 Special)

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Vintage Hamilton 974 Special Pocket Watch Gold Fill 17 Jewels S/N 2556973

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Access Date: January 03, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974 Special

Manufacturer:	Hamilton
Manufacturer Location:	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number:	2551579
Grade:	974 Special
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1938
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	14 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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2267.G14.16S1380.162M534.O1660.L1393.17J1361
Data Research:	1953 Hamilton Serial List
Database Version:	v52.537
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: Scoped for This Run Only	5 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	11.11% Analyzing 113 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 · June 12, 2020

Serial Number 2551242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2019

Serial Number 2551285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2019

Serial Number 2551070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2019

Serial Number 2551456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2019

Serial Number 2551048 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 406 · April 25, 2018

Serial Number 2551981 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement marked 974 spec

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special