Pocket Watch Database
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Arlington, MA
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Hamilton 940
Serial #506605
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| Manufacturer | Hamilton |
| Grade | 940 |
| Serial Number | 506605 |
| Size | 18s |
| Model | 1 |
| Jewel Count | 21j |
| Setting | Lever |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Case Material | Goldfilled |
| Case Manufacturer | Crescent Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | Planet |
| Case Serial # | 684194 |
| Case Details | As purchased 506605 came in a A.W..C.Co 3 hinged (dust cover) coin case., which needs repair. The watch was re-cased in a Crescent Watch Case Co. OF screw bezel and back 20yr gold filled Planet model with die engraved detail. |
| Dial Material | Glass Enamel |
| Dial Type | Double-Sunk |
| Dial Style | Arabic |
| Dial Signing Name | Hamilton |
| Dial Details | |
| Movement Markings | "The Banner Special" 21 jewels and 940 engraved on the barrel bridge. " Adjusted, safety pinion" and serial no. stamped on the train bridge. 506605 is from a group special finish, gilt trimmed "Banner Specials" made for the Chicago Jeweler Stein and Ellbogen Co. of chicago. The damaskeen pattern used is different from the normal 940 models |
Contributed to the database by Mobilaero on March 9, 2020.
This collection record was most recently edited on March 8, 2024.
This collection record was most recently edited on March 8, 2024.