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From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 926 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 926

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 5278
Grade: 926
Model: 1
Class: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 87
Grade/Model Total Production: 83,406
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Goldthwait
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 21.926G1.18S21.181M9.O9.L21.17J11
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
249.72
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
110.18
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.783%
Registry Population: 1 (0.33%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 14.65% Analyzing 659 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.


2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · September 30, 2023

Serial Number 5153 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2021

Serial Number 5222 was reported as accurate.

tturner770 18 · August 18, 2020

Serial Number 5278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2018

Serial Number 5313 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · February 11, 2017

Serial Number 5388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2014

Serial Number 5345 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2012

Serial Number 5184 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine shows 21j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hamilton Grade 926 Pocket Watch