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From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 972 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 972 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 972

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 300259
Grade: 972
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 25 of 99
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,416
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 7.6, 21.8, 38.0, 50.5
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 647.972G25.16S199.161M170.O349.P155.17J394
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
73.10
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.25
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.229%
Registry Population: 5 (1.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.30% Analyzing 328 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 22, 2023

Serial Number 300259 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2019

Serial Number 300259 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 300025 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mvmt setting is pendant.
Also signed H J Smith.
Racine, Wisconsin.

Anonymous · January 26, 2013

Serial Number 300222 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 300297 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Hamilton Grade 972 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 972 Pocket Watch