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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 June 1, 2022.