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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 322557 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 36 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
Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 721.974G36.16S273.161M244.O384.P203.17J444 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 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
7 (0.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.61% Analyzing 1,725 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 · October 1, 2021

Serial Number 322117 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 322329 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2020

Serial Number 322422 was reported as accurate.

clockingscotty 112 · June 5, 2019

Serial Number 322408 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Actually, is yes, BUT is marked "The Tiffany
Watch" on movement and on the dial. No grade
number on the movement, but was able to determine
as Hamilton via the serial number. Case as C.W.C.
CO PLANET, and Warranted Crescent 20 years.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

czechmauseritis 43 · October 13, 2018

Serial Number 322941 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2014

Serial Number 322762 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 13, 2013

Serial Number 322872 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch has gold screws and is a single roller and
doesnt have a grade number on it.It looks like a
special edition or something like that because of
how it has gold screws and regulator spring.Also
the cock wont fit other 16s hamilton watches
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 4, 2012

Serial Number 322292 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch