Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 992 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 992 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 992

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 396450 Question Mark
Grade: 992 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1906 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 29 of 111 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 98,400 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: 1st Pattern Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: DUvDD: +/- 6 sec.; 5Pv: +/- 10 sec.; Total Average: +3-6 sec. per day; Temperature: +/- 6 Seconds Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes 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: 888.992G29.16S439.161M405.O482.L524.21J221 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
296.26 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
129.99 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.924% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (1.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.17% Analyzing 3,586 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.


cjbrem Supporter 957 · July 15, 2024

Serial Number 396639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2024

Serial Number 396627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2021

Serial Number 396940 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2020

Serial Number 396582 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2020

Serial Number 396134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 396134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2019

Serial Number 396038 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 396860 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: all but roller jewel ls accurate.
this is a single roller jewel.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. According to Hamilton records compiled by Halligan, the 992 was upgraded to a double roller after serial number 308,701. However, the movements were not marked "Double Roller" until c.1910.

Anonymous · September 14, 2018

Serial Number 396773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2018

Serial Number 396773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2018

Serial Number 396773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2018

Serial Number 396773 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 392 · May 10, 2018

Serial Number 396447 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 392 · May 10, 2018

Serial Number 396447 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2016

Serial Number 396576 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is 100% definitely lever-set!! Cheers.
duffy l.

von1943 Supporter 392 · December 20, 2014

Serial Number 396046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2013

Serial Number 396426 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 18 to 1
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 21, 2012

Serial Number 396727 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 18 to 1
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 20, 2012

Serial Number 396727 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 18 to 1
Double Roller changed from No to Yes
Hamilton Grade 992 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 992 Pocket Watch