Pocket Watch Database

We noticed that you entered a relatively short serial number.
"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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: W284 Question Mark
Grade: 980I Question Mark
Model: 980 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1946 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 3 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,050 Question Mark
Size: 14/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2666.G2.S66.M47.H784.P940.17J1533 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.633 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.18 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.38 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (0.20%) 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.


r72gsaol 37 · January 30, 2023

Serial Number W284 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2023

Serial Number W284 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2020

Serial Number W220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2017

Serial Number W155 was reported as accurate.