Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974

Private Label(s) in Run:

C.F. Rudolph - Wilmington, Del.
Holt Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 735482 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1909 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 76 of 165 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 114,784 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: 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
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: No Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 7.6, 21.8, 38.0, 50.5
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
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Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1157.974G76.16S484.161M450.O694.P257.17J698 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
345.59 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
151.63 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.077% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
19 (1.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.61% Analyzing 1,725 Sales Question Mark

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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 · June 7, 2024

Serial Number 735666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2024

Serial Number 735729 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2023

Serial Number 735224 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label: Frank Holt & Co, Newark (dial).
Movement: Holt Special. cheers duffy l.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · October 30, 2021

Serial Number 735652 was reported as accurate.

Time4U 47 · September 10, 2021

Serial Number 735891 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 230 · February 2, 2021

Serial Number 735310 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2021

Serial Number 735091 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · September 20, 2020

Serial Number 735084 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 735084 is a Gilt trimmed version of the 974 (which
is the only difference between it and your posted
information). The regulator parts, train, barrel,
balance bridge screws, serial no. and lettering
are finished in gilt.
Hamilton's grade catalog lists 14005 gilt trimmed
974's made between 1905 and 1919, starting with
346401and ending with 1310000.

Anonymous · July 23, 2020

Serial Number 735650 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2020

Serial Number 735484 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2020

Serial Number 735106 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2019

Serial Number 735773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2018

Serial Number 735484 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2018

Serial Number 735484 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 230 · January 13, 2018

Serial Number 735482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2017

Serial Number 735773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2016

Serial Number 735357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2016

Serial Number 735772 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 18, 2015

Serial Number 735604 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 15, 2015

Serial Number 735604 was reported as accurate.

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

txtimefan Supporter 101 · May 5, 2014

Serial Number 735989 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stem Wind
Not Railroad Grade
Model ? This particular piece has stem set
adjustment screw so piece can be set in and out of
the case. Not all 974 had this feature - as is
the case with many of the pieces that are
cataloged in the database.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 26, 2013

Serial Number 735099 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 23, 2013

Serial Number 735773 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 6, 2013

Serial Number 735199 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch