Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 974

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 883556 Question Mark
Grade: 974 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1912 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 141 of 165 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 114,784 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
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: No Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: 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: 1403.974G141.16S729.161M669.O883.L918.17J851 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
345.59 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
151.63 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.077% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.57%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.84% Analyzing 1,723 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.


Anonymous · January 30, 2023

Serial Number 883610 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is two tone special not just nickel.
Probably special order for a jeweler.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · August 5, 2019

Serial Number 883983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2018

Serial Number 883844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2017

Serial Number 883929 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 4, 2017

Serial Number 883682 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2017

Serial Number 883825 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement setting is "lever" type.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No

Anonymous · January 21, 2017

Serial Number 883825 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No

Anonymous · July 26, 2016

Serial Number 883983 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 15, 2015

Serial Number 883916 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 26, 2015

Serial Number 883610 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 31, 2015

Serial Number 883748 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 11, 2013

Serial Number 883634 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Grade 974 Pocket Watch