Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 318793
Grade: 974
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Run: 34 of 165
Grade/Model Total Production: 114,784
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
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: 712.974G34.16S264.161M235.O379.P196.17J437
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
345.59
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
151.63
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.077%
Registry Population: 11 (1.38%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.61% Analyzing 1,700 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 4, 2022

Serial Number 318508 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 292 · June 7, 2018

Serial Number 318793 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2018

Serial Number 318701 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2018

Serial Number 318791 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2018

Serial Number 318791 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2017

Serial Number 318717 was reported as accurate.

HeQuilts2 1 · April 28, 2016

Serial Number 318106 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 14, 2016

Serial Number 318282 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 30, 2013

Serial Number 318758 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 16, 2012

Serial Number 318532 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pendant Set, not lever set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · June 30, 2012

Serial Number 318532 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 4, 2012

Serial Number 318793 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #318793 is a pendant set movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch