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

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 318793 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 34 of 165 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 114,784 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface 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
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: No Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 7.6, 21.8, 38.0, 50.5
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
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Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 712.974G34.16S264.161M235.O379.P196.17J437 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
345.59 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
151.63 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.077% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.38%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.81% Analyzing 1,723 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.


Anonymous · February 4, 2022

Serial Number 318508 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · 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