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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
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 885355
Grade: 974
Model: 1
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 700
Grade/Model Run: 142 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 or 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
Case: Various
Run ID: 1405.974G142.16S731.161M671.O885.[147.17J852
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Database Version: v52.401
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
345.59
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:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.04% Analyzing 1,720 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 · 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