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.H. Chase & Co. - Hartford, Conn.

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Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 843706 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: 132 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: 1343.974G132.16S670.161M617.O843.P302.17J816 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.534 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
20 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.03% Analyzing 1,727 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.


rmwatchandclock Supporter 377 · July 30, 2023

Serial Number 843815 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 256 · August 18, 2022

Serial Number 843041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2022

Serial Number 843808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2022

Serial Number 843999 was reported as accurate.

2251lyle 78 · March 18, 2022

Serial Number 843037 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 144 · November 15, 2021

Serial Number 843332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2020

Serial Number 843654 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2019

Serial Number 843315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2019

Serial Number 843315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2019

Serial Number 843278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2018

Serial Number 843834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2018

Serial Number 843251 was reported as accurate.

GrizzlyBear 9 · February 27, 2018

Serial Number 843037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2017

Serial Number 843268 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2017

Serial Number 843268 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 394 · November 8, 2016

Serial Number 843654 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 394 · November 8, 2016

Serial Number 843654 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 992 · January 17, 2016

Serial Number 843141 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 11, 2015

Serial Number 843818 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 16, 2015

Serial Number 843127 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 20, 2014

Serial Number 843681 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Actually, all fine. Would only add that mine's
gilt trim, so it's a 974GT.
Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

joshuapfulton 5 · June 20, 2013

Serial Number 843102 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 21, 2013

Serial Number 843967 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 26, 2012

Serial Number 843155 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