Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 968 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 968

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 52009
Grade: 968
Model: 1
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 10
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,037
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Micrometric
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 7.6, 21.8, 38.0, 50.5
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 175.968G1.16S18.161M1.O89.P15.17J98
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.10
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.37
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010%
Registry Population: 2 (20.00%)

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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 · January 7, 2022

Serial Number 52004 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · May 8, 2021

Serial Number 52004 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · October 3, 2019

Serial Number 52009 was reported as accurate.

watchitdude 39 · February 17, 2014

Serial Number 52009 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1

watchitdude 39 · February 17, 2014

Serial Number 52009 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Hamilton Grade 968 Pocket Watch