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Hamilton 944
Serial #552871
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| Manufacturer | Hamilton |
| Grade | 944 |
| Serial Number | 552871 |
| Size | 18s |
| Model | 1 |
| Jewel Count | 19j |
| Setting | Lever |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Case Material | Nickelsilver |
| Case Manufacturer | Illinois Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | |
| Case Serial # | 31256 |
| Case Details | Guessing not the original case, but the Illinois nickel case is extremely sturdy and well made. Condition is very good (outside of needing a polish). |
| Dial Material | Enamel |
| Dial Type | Double-Sunk |
| Dial Style | Arabic |
| Dial Signing Name | Hamilton |
| Dial Details | Beautiful dial with no chips or scratches. |
| Movement Markings | In addition to the serial number, and Hamilton Watch Co. Lancaster, Pa. the following markings appear also: On the Barrel bridge: 944, Adjusted 5 positions. Motor Barrel, 19 Jewels, Double Roller. On the main plate: Safety pinion. Movement Notes: This movement is from the last run of the 944 model 1, 552004 to 553000. Finished 11/10/08 sold 1/24/18 to Norris Alister (wholesale jeweler) Baltimore Maryland. Watch timed 7/16 to 8/1/2016 Total time run:15d 23h Tested in each of the following positions three times: FU +3.75 sec. per day avg. Cu +10.11 sec. per day avg. CL + 7.74 sec. per day avg. CR -9.52 sec. per day avg. CD -12.13 sec. per day avg. Overall average rate was +0.25 sec. per day gain. |
Contributed to the database by Mobilaero on April 6, 2013.
This collection record was most recently edited on August 9, 2024.
This collection record was most recently edited on August 9, 2024.