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:

C.F. Howard - Wakefield, Neb.

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Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 842944 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1912 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 131 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: Lever 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: 1342.974G131.16S669.161M616.O842.L884.17J815 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.462 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
10 (1.00%) 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.


Anonymous · November 24, 2021

Serial Number 842349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2019

Serial Number 842044 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label? stamped "C.F. Howard, Wakefield,
Neb. 17 Jewels Adjusted"

Anonymous · November 11, 2018

Serial Number 842719 was reported as accurate.

winterwolf Supporter 97 · December 19, 2016

Serial Number 842944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2015

Serial Number 842486 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 28, 2015

Serial Number 842486 was reported as accurate.

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

simonwolfe 5 · April 20, 2015

Serial Number 842097 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 28, 2013

Serial Number 842577 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 16, 2013

Serial Number 842900 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