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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: 885355 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1912 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 142 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: Lever or 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: 1405.974G142.16S731.161M671.O885.[136.17J852 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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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
7 (1.00%) 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 · April 15, 2023

Serial Number 885811 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2023

Serial Number 885924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2022

Serial Number 885740 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2021

Serial Number 885858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2021

Serial Number 885858 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 885858 is a Hamilton 21 J 949. Please see:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/384422771819?ssPageName=S
TRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Curator Response: The serial number on the movement in the listing is #685658 (not #885658). Correct lookup page: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hamilton/685658

Anonymous · March 10, 2020

Serial Number 885597 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 14, 2018

Serial Number 885527 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 9, 2017

Serial Number 885367 was reported as accurate.

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