Pocket Watch Database


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

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974

Private Label(s) in Run:

Fred Straub Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 816251 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1911 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 114 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 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: 1301.974G114.16S628.161M578.O808.P285.17J788 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.465 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
15 (1.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.84% Analyzing 1,723 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.


KyleHampden 12 · January 26, 2022

Serial Number 816240 was reported as accurate.

katejoe 1 · December 12, 2020

Serial Number 816527 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is marked 21 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. You describe a Swiss immitation watch, or what collectors refer to as a "Swiss Fake." The "H.W.C." signing is common on these movements and indicates the movement is not a product of the Hamilton Watch Company.

billreid 143 · June 17, 2020

Serial Number 816251 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Accurate info except this is part of a few that
are a private label. On the movement is "Hamilton
Watch Co. Fred Straub Special" Per the Hamilton
records: this is one of the special finishes made
for Burr Freer in San Francisco, CA
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · May 2, 2020

Serial Number 816079 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2020

Serial Number 816527 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My 816527 is marked H.W.C. 21 jewel movement,
Adjusted, Non-magnetic
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. You describe a Swiss immitation watch, or what collectors refer to as a "Swiss Fake." The "H.W.C." signing is common on these movements and indicates the movement is not a product of the Hamilton Watch Company.

Anonymous · May 2, 2018

Serial Number 816397 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2018

Serial Number 816766 was reported as accurate.

keys2la 12 · January 18, 2018

Serial Number 816956 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · January 11, 2017

Serial Number 816330 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2016

Serial Number 816792 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 18, 2016

Serial Number 816679 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 2, 2015

Serial Number 816630 was reported as accurate.

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

bcantrel1962 19 · February 15, 2015

Serial Number 816203 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 5, 2015

Serial Number 816069 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 1, 2015

Serial Number 816069 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 22, 2015

Serial Number 816366 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 13, 2014

Serial Number 816706 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 13, 2014

Serial Number 816706 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 13, 2014

Serial Number 816706 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 816527 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 1, 2013

Serial Number 816249 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 23, 2013

Serial Number 816158 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 22, 2013

Serial Number 816158 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 22, 2013

Serial Number 816158 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 4, 2013

Serial Number 816846 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 20, 2012

Serial Number 816172 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch