Pocket Watch Database


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

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974

Pendant and Lever-Set Reported in this Run.

Private Label(s) in Run:

Navigator Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 811085 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1911 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 109 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    Mixed Run 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: 1294.974G109.16S621.161M571.O801.P283.17J783 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.518 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
25 (1.47%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 1,724 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 · December 6, 2023

Serial Number 811085 was reported as accurate.

billreid 143 · November 2, 2023

Serial Number 811522 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Info is correct but movement is marked Navigator
Special. Currently up for bid:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/386246667141
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1159 · October 29, 2023

Serial Number 810855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2020

Serial Number 811158 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 6, 2020

Serial Number 811921 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2019

Serial Number 811902 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 810898 was reported as accurate.

bitucker 20 · November 19, 2018

Serial Number 810536 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2018

Serial Number 811958 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2017

Serial Number 811095 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2017

Serial Number 811281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2016

Serial Number 811506 was reported as accurate.

rock862 242 · July 8, 2016

Serial Number 810434 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 22, 2016

Serial Number 811665 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 31, 2015

Serial Number 810923 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a lever set movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 14, 2015

Serial Number 811665 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 31, 2014

Serial Number 811665 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 19, 2014

Serial Number 811647 was reported as accurate.

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

suthrngents 3 · December 10, 2014

Serial Number 811665 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 4, 2014

Serial Number 811673 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All correct except mine is definitely pendant set.

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

Anonymous · June 9, 2014

Serial Number 811818 was reported as accurate.

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

Sumwherentime 23 · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 811183 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 26, 2012

Serial Number 811438 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