Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 2974B Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 2974B

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: K1729
Grade: 2974B
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1941
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245

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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.


Opposed 2 · March 27, 2024

Serial Number K2229 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked Adjusted to 3 positions

gbeard 47 · February 13, 2024

Serial Number K2294 was reported as accurate.

MadBunny 37 · July 28, 2023

Serial Number K2232 was reported as accurate.

MadBunny 37 · July 28, 2023

Serial Number K2232 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2021

Serial Number K980 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2021

Serial Number K2192 was reported as accurate.

CechBro Supporter 35 · May 4, 2020

Serial Number K533 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2020

Serial Number K1571 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2020

Serial Number K1571 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2019

Serial Number K1027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2019

Serial Number K1920 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 5, 2019

Serial Number K1920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2018

Serial Number K1294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2018

Serial Number K2259 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2018

Serial Number K480 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2018

Serial Number K1246 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2017

Serial Number K2320 was reported as accurate.

spadelt 11 · October 13, 2014

Serial Number K1273 was reported as accurate.

Bluejay 179 · August 10, 2014

Serial Number K088 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 7, 2014

Serial Number K787 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2014

Serial Number K797 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2014

Serial Number K2205 was reported as accurate.

creak0 61 · December 4, 2013

Serial Number K563 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 'ADJ. TEMP. AND 3 POS' - not 6
Additional info:- marked 'U. S. NAVY' above 'BU.
SHIPS' on barrel bridge. This is deck or comparing
watch with seconds setting aka hacking device.

Anonymous · December 1, 2013

Serial Number K563 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 2974B Pocket Watch