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: 322941
Grade: 974
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 36 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: 721.974G36.16S273.161M244.O384.P203.17J444
Database Version: v52.235
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: 7 (0.70%)
$ 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 · October 1, 2021

Serial Number 322117 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 322329 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2020

Serial Number 322422 was reported as accurate.

clockingscotty 108 · 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