Hamilton Pocket Watch: Serial Number 344 (Grade 932)

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Access Date: December 21, 2024

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From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 932

Private Label(s) in Run:

Carl W. Anderson & Co. - Manchester, N.H.

Carl Rivinius - Ebensburg Pa.

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Manufacturer:	Hamilton
Manufacturer Location:	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number:	344
Grade:	932
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1894
Run Quantity:	340
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production:	600
Size:	18s
Jewels:	16j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	2.6, 18.0, 38.2
Case:	Various
Run ID:	4.932G2.18S4.181M4.O4.L4.16J2
Data Research:	1953 Hamilton Serial List
Database Version:	v52.517
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.79
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.006%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	19 (5.59%)
Research Note: #191: Private Label Marked "Carl W. Anderson & Co. Manchester, N.H." [NAWCC]

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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.

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · November 13, 2024

Serial Number 389 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · November 13, 2024

Serial Number 64 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2024

Serial Number 150 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 957 · December 7, 2023

Serial Number 364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2023

Serial Number 393 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2022

Serial Number 67 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2022

Serial Number 345 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · July 1, 2021

Serial Number 267 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2021

Serial Number 365 was reported as accurate.

Vanna20593 1 · July 18, 2020

Serial Number 92 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is marked 17 jewels

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · May 10, 2020

Serial Number 385 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 137 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2019

Serial Number 277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2019

Serial Number 119 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · July 31, 2019

Serial Number 111 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2019

Serial Number 232 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2019

Serial Number 232 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hamilton 7 Jewel 18 size sn 232

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.