Pocket Watch Database
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Mobilaero
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Arlington, MA
Member Since
April 6, 2013
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330
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Hamilton 927
Serial #619877
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Manufacturer | Hamilton |
Grade | 927 |
Serial Number | 619877 |
Size | 18s |
Model | 2 |
Jewel Count | 17j |
Setting | Lever |
Finish | Gilt |
Case Material | Goldfilled |
Case Manufacturer | Keystone Watch Case Co. |
Case Grade/Model | J.Boss |
Case Serial # | 2320810 |
Case Details | The watch was removed from it's (non-original) nickel OF case and placed in a Keystone fancy floral deeply die engraved pattern with the head of an Irish setter engraved on the back of the rear cover. On the front cover the cartouche is empty. The front cover hinge is a bit loose and has a gape on one side but closes securely. |
Dial Material | Glass Enamel |
Dial Type | Double-Sunk |
Dial Style | Arabic |
Dial Signing Name | Hamilton |
Dial Details | Wholesale jeweler H.F. Hahn &Co. (and to a lesser extent local jewelers) ordered927 and 927 movements marked "The Union" or "The Union Special", with some done in gilt trim. These were generally sold with a DS dial and the cost was more than regular 926 and 927's. |
Movement Markings | "Adjusted", serial no. and "Safety Pinion" Stamped on train bridge. "The Union Special", "Hamilton Watch Co." and "17 Jewels" stamped on the Barrel bridge. |
Contributed to the database by Mobilaero on July 31, 2017.
This collection record was most recently edited on April 22, 2024.
This collection record was most recently edited on April 22, 2024.