Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 970 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 970

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 78162
Grade: 970
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,900
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Micrometric
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: 314.970G2.16S156.161M137.O163.P119.21J23
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.68
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.83
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.027%
Registry Population: 9 (1.80%)

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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.


avpalermo Supporter 568 · February 12, 2023

Serial Number 78299 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 568 · February 12, 2023

Serial Number 78299 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 499 · July 24, 2022

Serial Number 78410 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2022

Serial Number 78410 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2021

Serial Number 78326 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2021

Serial Number 78410 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2020

Serial Number 78088 was reported as accurate.

cranemaker Supporter 73 · January 19, 2020

Serial Number 78094 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2019

Serial Number 78082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2018

Serial Number 78007 was reported as accurate.

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

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · October 3, 2017

Serial Number 78162 was reported as accurate.

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

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · November 5, 2016

Serial Number 78413 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 25, 2016

Serial Number 78302 was reported as accurate.

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

catman032076 101 · January 28, 2016

Serial Number 78017 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 27, 2014

Serial Number 78103 was reported as accurate.

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

pwcanada Supporter 107 · February 24, 2014

Serial Number 78328 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 17, 2014

Serial Number 78103 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 16, 2013

Serial Number 78305 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · December 7, 2012

Serial Number 78187 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes
Hamilton Grade 970 Pocket Watch