Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 987

Common Lookup Error: If your movement is a 4992B, please conduct a lookup using "C" as the second character in the serial number instead of "0"

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 4097462
Grade: 987
Model: 987
Estimated Production Year: 1929
Run Quantity: 24,900
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 250,000
Size: 6/0s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2336.987G6.S15.M8.H585.P718.17J1377
Database Version: v52.260
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
752.69
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
330.26
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.346%
Registry Population: 36 (0.14%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -15.34% Analyzing 69 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4715 · July 25, 2023

Serial Number 4097195 was reported as accurate.

jason4kstate 251 · October 8, 2022

Serial Number 4092383 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2021

Serial Number 4078512 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2020

Serial Number 4077370 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4715 · August 15, 2020

Serial Number 4078536 was reported as accurate.

jason4kstate 251 · June 29, 2020

Serial Number 4078511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2020

Serial Number 4075679 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: You report, 6/0 size, 17jewel. Hunting case,no
adjustment, not railroad grade.
My watch is - 16 size, 22 jewels, open face,
adjusted to temperature and 6 positions, railroad
grade.
(4075679) correct serial numbers
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. However, your serial number is likely "4C75679" instead of "4075679." https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hamilton/4C75679

Anonymous · July 9, 2019

Serial Number 4093540 was reported as accurate.

Lambreau 6 · June 10, 2019

Serial Number 4097447 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 22 jewels; 4992B; adj temp and 6 positions
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. However, your serial number is likely "4C97447" instead of "4097447." https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hamilton/4C97447

Anonymous · April 23, 2019

Serial Number 4097600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 4088345 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 16, 2018

Serial Number 4097471 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2017

Serial Number 4090519 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2016

Serial Number 4093610 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2016

Serial Number 4088770 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2016

Serial Number 4081389 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 26, 2015

Serial Number 4088804 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2015

Serial Number 4086590 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 987 not 987f
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987f to 987

Anonymous · June 30, 2015

Serial Number 4083449 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987f to 987

Anonymous · March 9, 2015

Serial Number 4081599 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's a 987, not a 987F
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987f to 987

Anonymous · March 28, 2014

Serial Number 4080760 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is 987
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987f to 987

jimmyu 44 · February 5, 2014

Serial Number 4091832 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is 987 not 987F
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987f to 987

Anonymous · December 1, 2013

Serial Number 4082470 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987f to 987

Anonymous · November 7, 2013

Serial Number 4094781 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987f to 987

Anonymous · July 29, 2013

Serial Number 4087605 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987f to 987

shawnhicks01 1 · July 15, 2013

Serial Number 4092863 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987f to 987

Anonymous · January 19, 2013

Serial Number 4081635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987f to 987
Factory Model changed from 0 to 987

Anonymous · November 26, 2012

Serial Number 4080781 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987f to 987
Factory Model changed from 0 to 987

Anonymous · November 4, 2012

Serial Number 4083646 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987f to 987
Factory Model changed from 0 to 987