Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 970 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 970

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 70212
Grade: 970
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,900
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Micrometric
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
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: 282.970G1.16S125.161M106.O150.P97.21J20
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.73
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.83
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.027%
Registry Population: 2 (1.00%)

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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 · March 17, 2024

Serial Number 70290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2014

Serial Number 70352 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 10, 2013

Serial Number 70265 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes
Hamilton Grade 970 Pocket Watch