Pocket Watch Database
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Access Date: April 06, 2025
"W284" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Watch Co.
Grade: 980I
Wristwatch
Manufacturer: | Hamilton | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | W284 | ![]() |
Grade: | 980I | ![]() |
Model: | 980 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1946 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 500 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 3 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 1,050 | ![]() |
Size: | 14/0s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 17j | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Hunting | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Nickel | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Pendant | ![]() |
Plate: | 3/4 Plate | ![]() |
Adjusted: | No | ![]() |
Railroad Grade: | No | ![]() |
Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 2666.G2.S66.M47.H784.P940.17J1533 | ![]() |
Database Version: | v52.633 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.18 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.38 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.010% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 1 (0.20%) | ![]() |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There is 1 watch in the population registry for this run.
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Verification Reports for this Run
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r72gsaol 37 · January 30, 2023
Serial Number W284 was reported as accurate.