Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 978 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 978

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1268769 Question Mark
Grade: 978 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1918 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 26 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,500 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
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Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1713.978G14.16S985.162M152.O1150.L1116.17J1031 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.72 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.08 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.192% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (1.13%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.84% Analyzing 158 Sales 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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 1118 · March 25, 2024

Serial Number 1268992 was reported as accurate.

billreid 143 · October 25, 2021

Serial Number 1268775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2019

Serial Number 1268253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2019

Serial Number 1268432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2017

Serial Number 1268761 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · September 28, 2016

Serial Number 1268898 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · November 1, 2014

Serial Number 1268544 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 3, 2012

Serial Number 1268452 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Hamilton Grade 978 Pocket Watch