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Mobilaero
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Arlington, MA
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This Watch Was Admired By:
Hamilton 978
Serial #1563724
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| Manufacturer | Hamilton |
| Grade | 978 |
| Serial Number | 1563724 |
| Size | 16s |
| Model | 2 |
| Jewel Count | 17j |
| Setting | Lever |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Case Material | Nickelsilver |
| Case Manufacturer | American Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | |
| Case Serial # | 5436972 |
| Case Details | The A.W.C.Co. shows additional screw marks showing prior movements resided in it before the 978 arrived. |
| Dial Material | Glass Enamel |
| Dial Type | Single-Sunk |
| Dial Style | Arabic |
| Dial Signing Name | Hamilton |
| Dial Details | Dial is in very good condition but not original to the movement. Hamilton advertising shows the 978 was sold with a double sunk dial. |
| Movement Markings | HAMILTON WATCH Co. LANCASTER PA 17 JEWELS 978 is stamped on the train bridge. DOUBLE ROLLER and the mvmnt ser. no. is stamped on the train bridge. ADJUSTED 3 POSITIONS is stamped on the balance cock. Movement was serviced along with the installation a new alloy MS by the seller. |
Contributed to the database by Mobilaero on December 26, 2021.
This collection record was most recently edited on January 19, 2025.
This collection record was most recently edited on January 19, 2025.