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: 336662
Grade: 974
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Run: 39 of 165
Grade/Model Total Production: 114,784
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever or 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: 759.974G39.16S311.161M279.O400.[67.17J467
Database Version: v52.249
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: 9 (1.13%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.96% Analyzing 1,705 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 · November 17, 2021

Serial Number 336912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2020

Serial Number 336280 was reported as accurate.

ostravan0711 3 · May 8, 2018

Serial Number 336229 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have a Hamilton pocket watch with an original
presentation box and there it says that Movement
Serial Number: 336229 is Grade Number: 912 not
974.
I can provide a photo.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Hamilton 912 was not manufacturered until the 1930s, with serial numbers in the 3 million range. If possible, please upload photos of the watch to your collection for further evaluation.

Anonymous · October 22, 2017

Serial Number 336965 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2017

Serial Number 336760 was reported as accurate.

sanjosetom 301 · May 29, 2017

Serial Number 336221 was reported as accurate.

nascar956 8 · August 8, 2016

Serial Number 336865 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement on the watch indicates 17 jewels and your
page says 21.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 971 to 974
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever or Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 14, 2015

Serial Number 336299 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number( 336299) is seen on a 16 size,
17 jewel, OF, Adjusted, Hamilton Pocket Watch Seen
for sale on on Ebay. Item # 251994888549.
May be a combination of parts not of the same
model.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 971 to 974
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · February 3, 2015

Serial Number 336288 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 971 to 974
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · November 13, 2014

Serial Number 336541 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 971 to 974
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever or Pendant

zato786 4 · August 30, 2014

Serial Number 336805 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 971 to 974
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · April 18, 2014

Serial Number 336808 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 971 to 974
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · February 25, 2013

Serial Number 336368 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 971 to 974
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever or Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · February 25, 2013

Serial Number 336863 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial Number 336368 is set up openface and one of
the plates that has the same serial number says
Hamilton Watch Co.Lancaster Pa 17 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 971 to 974
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever or Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch