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

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 866505 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1912 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 138 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: 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
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Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1380.974G138.16S707.161M648.O872.P313.17J838 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.467 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
12 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.84% Analyzing 1,723 Sales Question Mark
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