Hamilton Pocket Watch: Serial Number 50579 (Grade 960)

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Access Date: December 22, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 960

Manufacturer:	Hamilton
Manufacturer Location:	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number:	50579
Grade:	960
Model:	3
Class:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1900
Run Quantity:	350
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production:	5,160
Size:	16s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Bridge Plate
Bridge Type:	Center
Train Material:	Gold
Center Wheel Material:	Gold
Regulator:	Reed
Hairspring:	Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material:	Sapphire
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	?
Dial Feet Locations:	7.6, 21.8, 38.0, 50.5 Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Case:	Various
Run ID:	164.960G2.16S7.163M7.O86.P6.21J14
Data Research:	1953 Hamilton Serial List
Database Version:	v52.518
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	15.53
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	6.81
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.048%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	10 (2.86%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-13.32% Analyzing 55 Sales

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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 · March 18, 2023

Serial Number 50632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2022

Serial Number 50520 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the escape wheel is cap jeweled and it is marked
19 jewels

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.