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Vintage Hamilton 974 Special Pocket Watch Gold Fill 17 Jewels S/N 2556973
$419.36
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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hamilton/2544680
Access Date: November 13, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974 Special

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2544680 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Special Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1938 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 24 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,523 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research 		Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2260.G9.16S1373.162M527.O1653.L1376.17J1356 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 73.83 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 32.39 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.230% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		35 (1.75%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.99% Analyzing 113 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Run: Pendant-Set and Lever-Set examples reported.
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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.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · November 22, 2023

Serial Number 2544464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2023

Serial Number 2544032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2022

Serial Number 2543316 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2022

Serial Number 2543804 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is pendant set not lever set

fourleaf57 10 · December 2, 2021

Serial Number 2544848 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Setting - Pendant
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

texnet 684 · August 5, 2021

Serial Number 2543611 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial #2543611 is Lever Set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

texnet 684 · August 1, 2021

Serial Number 2543611 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

JOlsen 1 · January 4, 2021

Serial Number 2543897 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement setting is pendant. Not lever.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

billreid 143 · June 19, 2020

Serial Number 2544753 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set. Otherwise accurate info.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · April 17, 2020

Serial Number 2543482 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · January 25, 2020

Serial Number 2544356 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

fourleaf57 10 · September 11, 2019

Serial Number 2544848 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement setting: pendant

Anonymous · August 27, 2019

Serial Number 2544848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2019

Serial Number 2544242 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 386 · February 14, 2019

Serial Number 2543048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2018

Serial Number 2544503 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2018

Serial Number 2543678 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 2544508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2018

Serial Number 2543124 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 30, 2017

Serial Number 2543603 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · August 27, 2017

Serial Number 2544487 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · June 9, 2017

Serial Number 2543984 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

singing3 Supporter 43 · March 17, 2017

Serial Number 2543740 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · December 6, 2016

Serial Number 2543230 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · November 14, 2016

Serial Number 2544624 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

afterhours Supporter 28 · October 14, 2016

Serial Number 2544680 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · September 13, 2016

Serial Number 2544536 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · August 17, 2016

Serial Number 2544646 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · August 15, 2016

Serial Number 2544646 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · August 11, 2016

Serial Number 2544646 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · July 18, 2016

Serial Number 2544877 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · August 29, 2015

Serial Number 2543757 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · July 1, 2015

Serial Number 2544627 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · July 1, 2015

Serial Number 2543837 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever Set not Pendant Set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · April 28, 2015

Serial Number 2544508 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · December 3, 2014

Serial Number 2544693 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · August 13, 2014

Serial Number 2543006 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 2543834 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 974 Special
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · June 29, 2013

Serial Number 2543882 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · June 26, 2013

Serial Number 2544683 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · February 8, 2013

Serial Number 2543828 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · February 4, 2013

Serial Number 2543860 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · February 3, 2013

Serial Number 2544626 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: signed 974 special
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · January 4, 2013

Serial Number 2544626 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: signed 974 special, adjusted to 3 positions,
double roller.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Adjusted # Positions changed from Unknown to 3

Anonymous · August 18, 2012

Serial Number 2544792 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: all observations correct, but includes 974 special
and double roller inscriptions, adjusted to three
positions so non RR grade
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · July 5, 2012

Serial Number 2543879 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the movement is a lever set 3/4 plate adjusted to
3 positions it is also marked 974 SPECIAL this is
a railroad grade watch
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · July 5, 2012

Serial Number 2543879 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the movement is engraved "974 SPECIAL"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · July 2, 2012

Serial Number 2543879 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the grade is engraved on the movement as a "974
special"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4