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: 866505
Grade: 974
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 138 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: 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1380.974G138.16S707.161M648.O872.P313.17J838
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: 12 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.96% Analyzing 1,699 Sales
Research Note: #866269: Verified as featuring a 4-foot dial, falling within the trasitional period of production.

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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 · June 12, 2021

Serial Number 866505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2020

Serial Number 866550 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2019

Serial Number 866269 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch has a dial with 4 feet, not 3 feet.
Curator Response: [Verified, eBay #333330155101] Thanks for the report. This has been added to the research notes for the run.

Anonymous · January 20, 2019

Serial Number 866160 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2019

Serial Number 866433 was reported as accurate.

JPosgay 1 · January 11, 2019

Serial Number 866505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2015

Serial Number 866031 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 866269 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

PGill34 60 · September 25, 2013

Serial Number 866558 was reported as accurate.

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

PGill34 60 · September 25, 2013

Serial Number 866558 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 18, 2013

Serial Number 866312 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · June 30, 2012

Serial Number 866099 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