Hamilton Pocket Watch: Serial Number 891881 (Grade 978)

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HAMILTON SIZE 16 MODEL 978 17 JEWEL MADE IN 1913 POCKET WATCH - 11B

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Access Date: January 15, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 978

Manufacturer:	Hamilton
Manufacturer Location:	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number:	891881
Grade:	978
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1912
Run Quantity:	600
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production:	4,000
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
Pallet Jewel Material:	Sapphire
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	3
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	22.3, 38.0, 57.1 Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1412.978G1.16S738.161M678.O892.L932.17J855
Data Research:	1953 Hamilton Serial List
Database Version:	v52.559
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	12.05
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	5.28
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.038%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	12 (2.00%)

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