Pocket Watch Database

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

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 853930
Grade: 974
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 134 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: 1361.974G134.16S688.161M633.O856.P306.17J826
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
343.67
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: 8 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.96% Analyzing 1,699 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.


pmtime Supporter 400 · October 5, 2023

Serial Number 853474 was reported as accurate.

Bluejay 179 · May 16, 2019

Serial Number 853275 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pendent set so is not a railroad grade movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No

Anonymous · January 21, 2018

Serial Number 853578 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 24, 2017

Serial Number 853275 was reported as accurate.

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

spunkeanie 6 · April 27, 2017

Serial Number 853968 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 5, 2015

Serial Number 853757 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 30, 2012

Serial Number 853490 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 15, 2012

Serial Number 853898 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 12, 2012

Serial Number 853902 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