Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 748

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: CY228934
Grade: 748
Model: 748
Estimated Production Year: 1954
Run Quantity: 23,700
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 232,000
Size: 8/0s
Jewels: 18j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2478.748G7.S7.M7.H630.P771.18J7
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
698.50
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
306.48
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.177%

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4715 · October 25, 2023

Serial Number CY221250 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2023

Serial Number CY230032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2021

Serial Number CY220376 was reported as accurate.

harris498 53 · October 30, 2020

Serial Number CY226719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2019

Serial Number CY215490 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2015

Serial Number CY228423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number CY220598 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This should be a 748 movement, not 948
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 948 to 748
Size changed from 18 to 8/0
Jewels changed from 17j to 18j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 748
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Full to 3/4

Anonymous · September 24, 2012

Serial Number CY217831 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is 18J wrist watch approx 8/0 size. It winds
at 3 position.