Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 970 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 970

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 78162 Question Mark
Grade: 970 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1902 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 14 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,900 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (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
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometric Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes 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: 314.970G2.16S156.161M137.O163.P119.21J23 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.504 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.73 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.83 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.027% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (2.20%) 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.


avpalermo Supporter 644 · February 12, 2023

Serial Number 78299 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 644 · February 12, 2023

Serial Number 78299 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 933 · 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 83 · 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 444 · 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