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Access Date: February 27, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 973

Private Label(s) in Run:

John Murbach - Elyria, O.

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Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 301909 Question Mark
Grade: 973 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1903 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 50 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,660 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 7.6, 21.8, 38.0, 50.5
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research 		Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 653.973G18.16S205.161M176.H296.P160.17J398 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.614 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 29.08 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 12.76 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.091% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		9 (1.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.50% Analyzing 72 Sales 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.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · 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 444 · 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 444 · 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