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From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 931 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 931

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 3972
Grade: 931
Model: 2
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,060
Size: 18s
Jewels: 16j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 18.931G3.18S18.182M12.H12.L18.16J8
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.22
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.36
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.038%
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)

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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 · August 23, 2020

Serial Number 3959 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2015

Serial Number 03997 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2014

Serial Number 3936 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 23, 2013

Serial Number 3988 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 931 Pocket Watch