Hamilton Pocket Watch: Serial Number 816792 (Grade 974)

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Access Date: April 26, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974

Private Label(s) in Run:

Fred Straub Special

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Manufacturer:	Hamilton
Manufacturer Location:	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number:	816792
Grade:	974
Model:	1
Class:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1911
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	114 of 165
Grade/Model Total Production:	114,784
Size:	16s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Regulator:	Reed
Hairspring:	Breguet
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	No
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
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:	1301.974G114.16S628.161M578.O808.P285.17J788
Database Version:	v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	345.59
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	151.63
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1.077%
Registry Population:	15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	12.61% Analyzing 1,700 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.

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 141 · 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

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.