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Access Date: November 29, 2023
From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 977

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 59979
Grade: 977
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,730
Size: 16s
Jewels: 16j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
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: 228.977G6.16S71.161M54.H103.P55.16J48
Database Version: v51.833
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 16.85
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 7.57
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.054%
Registry Population: 2 (0.67%)
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Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
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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.

ralph1 89 · April 25, 2021

Serial Number 59729 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · November 18, 2019

Serial Number 59979 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2019

Serial Number 59979 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2019

Serial Number 59968 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · September 5, 2017

Serial Number 59752 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 3, 2012

Serial Number 59863 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1