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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: 896526 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1912 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 145 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: 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: 1415.974G145.16S741.161M681.O895.P325.17J857 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.457 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
22 (1.38%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.84% Analyzing 1,723 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 · November 24, 2020

Serial Number 896818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2019

Serial Number 896707 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 897571 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 897662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2017

Serial Number 897111 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2017

Serial Number 897111 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2017

Serial Number 897111 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2017

Serial Number 896854 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2017

Serial Number 896854 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2017

Serial Number 897585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2016

Serial Number 896672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2016

Serial Number 896444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2016

Serial Number 896672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2016

Serial Number 897417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2016

Serial Number 897511 was reported as accurate.

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

catman032076 101 · March 23, 2016

Serial Number 897342 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a pendent set watch.
Curator Response: Thanks!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 9, 2016

Serial Number 896245 was reported as accurate.

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

catman032076 101 · December 31, 2015

Serial Number 897342 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: with it being adjusted to three position not rr
but trolley grade.
Curator Response: Could you confirm your watch is lever-set?
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

BarryE 6 · August 5, 2015

Serial Number 896526 was reported as accurate.

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

BarryE 6 · August 5, 2015

Serial Number 896526 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 1, 2015

Serial Number 896526 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 19, 2015

Serial Number 896245 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 14, 2015

Serial Number 896666 was reported as accurate.

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

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · March 5, 2015

Serial Number 897285 was reported as accurate.

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

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · March 5, 2015

Serial Number 897285 was reported as accurate.

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

Caroleprater 2 · February 16, 2015

Serial Number 896314 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 11, 2014

Serial Number 896245 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 15, 2014

Serial Number 896213 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 17, 2013

Serial Number 897279 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 897279 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2012

Serial Number 896571 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2012

Serial Number 897314 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 27, 2012

Serial Number 896245 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 16, 2012

Serial Number 896245 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 2, 2012

Serial Number 897041 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 28, 2012

Serial Number 896856 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch