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
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 724847
Grade: 972
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 53 of 99
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,416
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
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: 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: 1147.972G53.16S474.161M440.O687.P254.17J692
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
73.10
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.25
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.229%
Registry Population: 11 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.30% Analyzing 328 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.


Anonymous · August 4, 2023

Serial Number 724983 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · 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