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From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974

Private Label(s) in Run:

Wheeler & Shepard - Penn Yan, N.Y.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 52574 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 165 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 114,784 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: No Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 7.6, 21.8, 38.0, 50.5
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
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Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 187.974G2.16S30.161M13.O101.P24.17J109 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.568 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
345.74 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
151.63 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.077% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.79% Analyzing 1,728 Sales Question Mark

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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.


billreid 144 · December 26, 2021

Serial Number 52574 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All Correct, private label:

Marked: Wheeler & Shepard
Penn Yan, N.Y.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

billreid 144 · December 26, 2021

Serial Number 52574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2021

Serial Number 52574 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5321 · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 52511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2020

Serial Number 52644 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2015

Serial Number 52603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2013

Serial Number 52603 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: pendant set

Anonymous · October 3, 2013

Serial Number 52603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2013

Serial Number 052664 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch