Hamilton Pocket Watch: Serial Number 5278 (Grade 926)

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Access Date: January 13, 2025

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From the American Horology Archive:

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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	21.926G1.18S21.181M9.O9.L21.17J11
Data Research:	1953 Hamilton Serial List
Database Version:	v52.555
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	251.23
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: Scoped for This Run Only	1 (0.33%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-10.81% Analyzing 680 Sales

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