Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 973

Private Label(s) in Run:

John Murbach - Elyria, O.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 301909
Grade: 973
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 50
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,660
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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: 653.973G18.16S205.161M176.H296.P160.17J398
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.92
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.091%
Registry Population: 9 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.47% Analyzing 71 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.


fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · April 4, 2022

Serial Number 301909 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label:
John Murbach Elyria, Ohio
Marked on movement and dial.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · March 7, 2021

Serial Number 301591 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2018

Serial Number 301561 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · May 26, 2016

Serial Number 301909 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 6, 2015

Serial Number 301783 was reported as accurate.

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

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · October 8, 2014

Serial Number 301666 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Positive pendant set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1

cec13445 2 · February 22, 2014

Serial Number 301758 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 4, 2013

Serial Number 301944 was reported as accurate.

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