Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 975 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 975

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 739932
Grade: 975
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 79 of 123
Grade/Model Total Production: 80,179
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: No
Adjusted to Temperature: 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: 1160.975G79.16S487.161M453.H459.L777.17J701
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
241.40
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
105.92
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.752%
Registry Population: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.03% Analyzing 606 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 10, 2020

Serial Number 739135 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2020

Serial Number 739509 was reported as accurate.

Deere51 102 · January 30, 2018

Serial Number 739982 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is 18 size without question for this
serial number. Lever set, 18 Size,
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Hamilton serial ledgers designate this run as Grade 975 which is a 16-Size movement. If you would like, please upload images of the watch to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1

Anonymous · July 20, 2016

Serial Number 739524 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 28, 2016

Serial Number 739212 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 28, 2016

Serial Number 739212 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1

Anonymous · December 3, 2015

Serial Number 739358 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Hamilton Grade 975 Pocket Watch