Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 987

Wristwatch

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 4109804
Grade: 987
Model: 987
Estimated Production Year: 1929
Run Quantity: 49,800
Grade/Model Run: 7 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: 2337.987G7.S16.M9.H586.P719.17J1378
Database Version: v52.235
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: 10 (0.02%)
$ 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 4691 · November 1, 2023

Serial Number 4106344 was reported as accurate.

ballhamilton 4 · September 28, 2023

Serial Number 4111025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2022

Serial Number 4100268 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2022

Serial Number 4140674 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Did not show my model serial 4140674 10 karat gold
filled 21 jewel movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · August 4, 2021

Serial Number 4112351 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 4102570 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The date is incorrect. It should be 1941.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. However, factory records indicate a production date in 1927. Please double-check your movement serial number.

Anonymous · March 5, 2020

Serial Number 4142813 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2020

Serial Number 4102570 was reported as accurate.

aconner 62 · June 26, 2019

Serial Number 4112335 was reported as accurate.

Silvercloud 183 · November 27, 2018

Serial Number 4105799 was reported as accurate.

Silvercloud 183 · November 26, 2018

Serial Number 4105799 was reported as accurate.

lphwatch 39 · September 5, 2018

Serial Number 4105959 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2018

Serial Number 4100805 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 7, 2016

Serial Number 4109653 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my movement shows as a grade 987
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987f to 987

Anonymous · January 16, 2015

Serial Number 4104808 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · May 18, 2014

Serial Number 4112637 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 4112636 is a 987, not 987F
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987f to 987

jimmyu 44 · April 8, 2014

Serial Number 4113583 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · February 6, 2014

Serial Number 4101020 was reported as accurate.

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

ainielse 1 · January 1, 2014

Serial Number 4107069 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement clearly says 987 and does not
indicate it is 987F. I'm not an expert, but it
appears to be 987.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987f to 987

Anonymous · April 23, 2013

Serial Number 4111025 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 987 marked, not 987F
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987f to 987
Factory Model changed from 0 to 987
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4