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: 883825
Grade: 974
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 700
Grade/Model Run: 141 of 165
Grade/Model Total Production: 114,784
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
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: 1403.974G141.16S729.161M669.O883.L918.17J851
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: 10 (1.43%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · January 30, 2023

Serial Number 883610 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is two tone special not just nickel.
Probably special order for a jeweler.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · August 5, 2019

Serial Number 883983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2018

Serial Number 883844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2017

Serial Number 883929 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 4, 2017

Serial Number 883682 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2017

Serial Number 883825 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement setting is "lever" type.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No

Anonymous · January 21, 2017

Serial Number 883825 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 26, 2016

Serial Number 883983 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 15, 2015

Serial Number 883916 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 26, 2015

Serial Number 883610 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 31, 2015

Serial Number 883748 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 11, 2013

Serial Number 883634 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch