Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 973

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 77104
Grade: 973
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 50
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,660
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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: 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: 308.973G13.16S150.161M131.H143.P114.17J188
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.08
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.091%
Registry Population: 2 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.21% Analyzing 72 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 · July 25, 2019

Serial Number 77104 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j ADJUSTED ONLY (NOT RAILROAD GRADE), APPARENTLY
EARLY MODEL 973 PENDANT SET
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The pendant-set designation has been added. The 993 was adjusted to temperature, isochronism, and five positions. At the time of production (c.1902), this watch would have qualified for railroad service.

Automatic 254 · April 22, 2018

Serial Number 77243 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 23, 2015

Serial Number 77225 was reported as accurate.

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