Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 987F

Wristwatch

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 4200836
Grade: 987F
Model: 987
Estimated Production Year: 1930
Run Quantity: 24,700
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 297,300
Size: 6/0s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2341.G4.S20.M13.H590.P723.17J1382
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
895.10
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
392.74
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.790%
Registry Population: 14 (0.06%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.87% Analyzing 71 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 · February 28, 2024

Serial Number 4222903 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: serial AF-42-22903 is a GCT pocket watch, not a
wristwatch like the site states per serial look
up.

Anonymous · February 28, 2024

Serial Number 4222903 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a pocket watch GCT not a wristwatch

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · July 22, 2023

Serial Number 4211709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2022

Serial Number 4217756 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a pocket watch. Back reads AN 5740, MFR'S
PART NO 4992B, SERIAL NO AF 42-17756, CONTRACT NO
W535 ac 28072, HAMILTON WATCH CO. FRONT SHOWS
G.C.T. My father was career Air Force.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. You inputted the serial number incorrectly. Check the serial number from the movement very carefully and input all the characters, including letters.

Anonymous · June 7, 2021

Serial Number 4217834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2021

Serial Number 4223486 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2020

Serial Number 4209970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2020

Serial Number 4223049 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2019

Serial Number 4200781 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2019

Serial Number 4208667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2019

Serial Number 4207167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2018

Serial Number 4204616 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2018

Serial Number 4222991 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2018

Serial Number 4205728 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2018

Serial Number 4205728 was reported as accurate.

Deere51 102 · February 14, 2018

Serial Number 4222100 was reported as accurate.

Silvercloud 183 · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 4208175 was reported as accurate.

Deere51 102 · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 4222100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2017

Serial Number 4216860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2017

Serial Number 4216213 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2017

Serial Number 4222092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2017

Serial Number 4207801 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 974 pocket watch gold color.

Anonymous · April 6, 2017

Serial Number 4213920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2016

Serial Number 4218942 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2016

Serial Number 4220708 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Groovysalsa 109 · October 18, 2015

Serial Number 4200836 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2015

Serial Number 4202742 was reported as accurate.

toothsls 44 · May 7, 2015

Serial Number 4217845 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 15, 2015

Serial Number 4214023 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 15, 2015

Serial Number 4214023 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2015

Serial Number 4210667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2015

Serial Number 4205090 was reported as accurate.

jimmyu 44 · August 22, 2014

Serial Number 4204879 was reported as accurate.

jimmyu 44 · August 7, 2014

Serial Number 4204879 was reported as accurate.

jimmyu 44 · July 24, 2014

Serial Number 4204879 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2014

Serial Number 4204879 was reported as accurate.

jimmyu 44 · July 14, 2014

Serial Number 4204879 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2014

Serial Number 4214363 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2013

Serial Number 4205093 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2013

Serial Number 4218148 was reported as accurate.

thewordlady 8 · November 7, 2013

Serial Number 4216495 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2013

Serial Number 4223751 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it says 21 jewel and has 3 adjustments and it says
gold filled not a Wristwatch but a pocket watch.

Anonymous · September 18, 2013

Serial Number 4223751 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 4213913 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2012

Serial Number 4221222 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 2, 2012

Serial Number 4214094 was reported as accurate.

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