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From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 992 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 992 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 992

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 889413
Grade: 992
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 2,400
Grade/Model Run: 85 of 111
Grade/Model Total Production: 98,400
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: 1st Pattern
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Micrometric
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Adjustment Tolerance: DUvDD: +/- 6 sec.; 5Pv: +/- 10 sec.; Total Average: +3-6 sec. per day; Temperature: +/- 6 Seconds
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Movement Markings: Hamilton Watch Co.
Lancaster, Pa.
992
21 Jewels
Double Roller
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1408.992G85.16S734.161M674.O888.L920.21J385
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
294.62
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
129.99
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.923%
Registry Population: 33 (1.38%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.47% Analyzing 3,558 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 · May 12, 2023

Serial Number 889413 was reported as accurate.

ClipperCargo Supporter 25 · February 9, 2022

Serial Number 888187 was reported as accurate.

jeromeschley 60 · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 889476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2020

Serial Number 888877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2020

Serial Number 888264 was reported as accurate.

BJBURN 29 · March 25, 2020

Serial Number 888036 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 888230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 888230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 889026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2019

Serial Number 889454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2019

Serial Number 889559 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a model 1 lever set adjusted 5
positions ( this one has a 3 foot dial witch I
thought all the one's in the 800,000 where 4 foot
dials? )
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. According to Hamilton documentation, the lever-set 992 was transitioned to 3-foot dials at serial number 880,000.

Anonymous · February 4, 2019

Serial Number 887779 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2019

Serial Number 888873 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2018

Serial Number 888378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2018

Serial Number 888169 was reported as accurate.

cwatki15 4 · June 20, 2018

Serial Number 888741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2018

Serial Number 889693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 887449 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2017

Serial Number 887982 was reported as accurate.

mikochai 6 · June 15, 2017

Serial Number 887488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2017

Serial Number 888570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2016

Serial Number 887650 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 1, 2016

Serial Number 888230 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 888230 is a lever set movement so it should be
classed as Railroad Grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

tomdog84 1 · March 13, 2016

Serial Number 888801 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 13, 2016

Serial Number 888801 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

MichaelB 150 · January 24, 2016

Serial Number 889243 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

MichaelB 150 · January 24, 2016

Serial Number 889243 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mvmt # 889243 is lever set and railroad approved
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 25, 2015

Serial Number 887688 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: lever set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 17, 2015

Serial Number 888115 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This 992 is a "lever" set movement and it IS a
"Railroad Grade" Watch.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 9, 2015

Serial Number 888230 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement setting is lever. Lever set Hamilton
992s are railroad grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

maskyles 14 · May 4, 2015

Serial Number 889008 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

maskyles 14 · May 4, 2015

Serial Number 889008 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

maskyles 14 · May 4, 2015

Serial Number 889008 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Scomazzon32 1 · April 26, 2015

Serial Number 888078 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a model 1 992 movement with lever set. All
992 levers set movements are Railroad Grade.
Hamilton made about 6000 pendant set and about
104000 lever set 992s,
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

thomase 42 · March 25, 2015

Serial Number 889454 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

arthur1957 21 · October 8, 2014

Serial Number 887627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2014

Serial Number 888087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2014

Serial Number 888988 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2014

Serial Number 888877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2014

Serial Number 889397 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · February 1, 2014

Serial Number 888979 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 5

Anonymous · January 13, 2014

Serial Number 889126 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this one marked 5 positions...
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 5

Anonymous · November 2, 2013

Serial Number 887923 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine says adjusted positions 5.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 5

Anonymous · August 6, 2013

Serial Number 888221 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 5

Anonymous · August 5, 2013

Serial Number 887644 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 887644 is lever-set and adjusted to 5 positions.
It looks just like the one you have pictured. I
believe it should be listed as railroad-grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to Yes

Anonymous · August 3, 2013

Serial Number 888291 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to Yes

Anonymous · July 2, 2013

Serial Number 888036 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 25, 2013

Serial Number 887797 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 11, 2013

Serial Number 887745 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 18 to 1
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 26, 2012

Serial Number 887644 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 18 to 1
Double Roller changed from No to Yes
Hamilton Grade 992 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 992 Pocket Watch