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From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974 Special

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 2596703
Grade: 974 Special
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1935
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 23 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: 2287.G23.16S1397.162M551.O1677.L1398.17J1370
Database Version: v52.221
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: 8 (0.80%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · February 5, 2024

Serial Number 2596960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2023

Serial Number 2596411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2022

Serial Number 2596206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2019

Serial Number 2596595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2019

Serial Number 2596595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2019

Serial Number 2596595 was reported as accurate.

jerryahayes1 2 · April 29, 2014

Serial Number 2596986 was reported as accurate.

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

1Afterthought 2 · December 27, 2013

Serial Number 2596009 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 · July 9, 2013

Serial Number 2596733 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 · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 2596217 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 3, 2013

Serial Number 2596733 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 2, 2013

Serial Number 2596733 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 28, 2013

Serial Number 2596510 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked 974 special; 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 · February 28, 2013

Serial Number 2596392 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked 974 special; 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 · February 28, 2013

Serial Number 2596392 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

Anonymous · February 28, 2013

Serial Number 2596001 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked 974 special; 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 · February 28, 2013

Serial Number 2596001 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

Anonymous · September 29, 2012

Serial Number 2596935 was reported as accurate.

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