Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 972 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 972 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 972

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 724847 Question Mark
Grade: 972 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1908 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 53 of 99 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,416 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (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
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 7.6, 21.8, 38.0, 50.5
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1147.972G53.16S474.161M440.O687.P254.17J692 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.473 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
73.51 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.25 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.229% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.63% Analyzing 336 Sales Question Mark

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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 · August 4, 2023

Serial Number 724983 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · November 10, 2021

Serial Number 724847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2021

Serial Number 724806 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2020

Serial Number 724983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2020

Serial Number 724327 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2020

Serial Number 724207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 724908 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2017

Serial Number 724514 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2016

Serial Number 724563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2016

Serial Number 724258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2016

Serial Number 724305 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have to ask why is this not a Railroad grade
watch ,who says it's not?
Curator Response: Pendant-Set watches were not accepted on most railroads during this era.

Anonymous · March 19, 2016

Serial Number 724258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2016

Serial Number 724723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2015

Serial Number 724212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2013

Serial Number 724356 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2013

Serial Number 724852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2013

Serial Number 724821 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2013

Serial Number 724167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2013

Serial Number 724167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2012

Serial Number 724847 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 25, 2012

Serial Number 724528 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: stem set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Hamilton Grade 972 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 972 Pocket Watch