Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 987A Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 987A

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: O68078
Grade: 987A
Model: 987a
Estimated Production Year: 1939
Run Quantity: 25,100
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 18
Grade/Model Total Production: 486,300
Size: 6/0s
Jewels: 17j
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: 2592.G3.S36.M3.H738.P885.17J1487
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,464.14
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
642.42
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.564%

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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.


Cat2206 3 · April 7, 2024

Serial Number O62738 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · March 14, 2022

Serial Number O75258 was reported as accurate.

Silvercloud 183 · May 3, 2020

Serial Number O57931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2015

Serial Number O70701 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a 987A
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987 to 987a

Anonymous · March 10, 2014

Serial Number O71250 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 987 to 987a
Hamilton Grade 987A Pocket Watch