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

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974

Pendant-set and lever-set reported in this range.

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 881878 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1912 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 140 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
Finish Pattern: Fishscale Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever    Mixed Run 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
Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1401.974G140.16S727.161M667.O881.L926.17J850 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 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 (1.11%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.61% Analyzing 1,725 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 · January 8, 2024

Serial Number 880790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2024

Serial Number 880790 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4135 · November 25, 2023

Serial Number 880790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2023

Serial Number 881438 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: S/N 881438bis marked as "UNION SPECIAL"
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · January 9, 2023

Serial Number 881438 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2022

Serial Number 881667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2021

Serial Number 881604 was reported as accurate.

Olivia600 5 · May 28, 2021

Serial Number 880956 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2020

Serial Number 880697 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2020

Serial Number 881344 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 881344 is pendant set.

Anonymous · June 17, 2020

Serial Number 881365 was reported as accurate.

billreid 143 · May 28, 2020

Serial Number 881488 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Accurate info except marked Union Special. Not in
my collection though. I can provide pics if
necessary
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · May 19, 2020

Serial Number 880624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2020

Serial Number 881345 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2019

Serial Number 881365 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2018

Serial Number 881436 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2018

Serial Number 881345 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2018

Serial Number 881438 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2018

Serial Number 882035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2017

Serial Number 881345 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is a pentent set movement

cmdraven 4083 · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 881399 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2016

Serial Number 881171 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Everything looks right but the movement on mine
says 21 jewels, database says 17 jewels. Mine
has 5 adjusted positions, database says 3.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

rock862 242 · June 15, 2016

Serial Number 881982 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 15, 2016

Serial Number 881788 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 14, 2016

Serial Number 882353 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 24, 2016

Serial Number 881433 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 24, 2016

Serial Number 881433 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 16, 2016

Serial Number 881788 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 1, 2015

Serial Number 882353 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is also a stem set. Otherwise accurate.
Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 28, 2015

Serial Number 881751 was reported as accurate.

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

ceself 1 · July 29, 2015

Serial Number 880717 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 29, 2015

Serial Number 880717 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 6, 2015

Serial Number 881984 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a stem set not a lever set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

von1943 Supporter 392 · December 21, 2014

Serial Number 881346 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 13, 2014

Serial Number 881703 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

Anonymous · July 16, 2014

Serial Number 880723 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: lever set, not RR Grade. very unusual wavy
fishscale demaskeening.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 25, 2014

Serial Number 882304 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 2, 2014

Serial Number 881928 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · February 15, 2013

Serial Number 881358 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 1, 2013

Serial Number 880887 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 16, 2013

Serial Number 881356 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 3, 2013

Serial Number 881949 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked 21 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 24, 2012

Serial Number 882209 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