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: 2556831 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Special Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1939 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 16 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
Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2271.G16.16S1383.162M537.O1663.L1396.17J1363 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.504 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
11 (0.85%) 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.


Anonymous · March 8, 2022

Serial Number 2556145 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 406 · January 14, 2022

Serial Number 2555896 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2021

Serial Number 2556831 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2020

Serial Number 2555952 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 2556143 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 2556143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2020

Serial Number 2556070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2020

Serial Number 2556070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2020

Serial Number 2556290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2020

Serial Number 2556290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2019

Serial Number 2556911 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2019

Serial Number 2556572 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2018

Serial Number 2555904 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 7, 2018

Serial Number 2555904 was reported as accurate.

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

BaldHead 2 · December 11, 2017

Serial Number 2556825 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 17, 2016

Serial Number 2556274 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 26, 2016

Serial Number 2556448 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 12, 2016

Serial Number 2556501 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 6, 2016

Serial Number 2556045 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 11, 2016

Serial Number 2556443 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 12, 2016

Serial Number 2556443 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 24, 2015

Serial Number 2556501 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 19, 2015

Serial Number 2556501 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 19, 2015

Serial Number 2556443 was reported as accurate.

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

cmdraven 4083 · November 8, 2014

Serial Number 2556868 was reported as accurate.

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

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · October 4, 2014

Serial Number 2556228 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · December 29, 2013

Serial Number 2555838 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 15, 2013

Serial Number 2556193 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 15, 2013

Serial Number 2556193 was reported as accurate.

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