Pocket Watch Database
Contributor
bwalder
Austin, Texas
Member Since
November 28, 2015
Watches
141
Verifications
137
Hamilton 974 Special
Serial #2539633
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| Manufacturer | Hamilton |
| Grade | 974 Special |
| Serial Number | 2539633 |
| Size | 16s |
| Model | 2 |
| Jewel Count | 17j |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Case Material | Goldfilled |
| Case Manufacturer | Star Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | |
| Case Serial # | 4742717 |
| Case Details | Hamilton Watch Case Co. signed |
| Dial Material | Enamel |
| Dial Type | Single-Sunk |
| Dial Style | Arabic |
| Dial Signing Name | Hamilton Electric Interurban Special |
| Dial Details | Original Electric Interurban Special dial for the 974 Special trolley watch Hamilton used three forms of electric railroad dials on their grade 974 in the 1920s. 1) Hamilton Electric Railway Special 2) Hamilton Electric Special 3) Hamilton Electric - Interurban Special We have the following three statements in Hamilton records pertaining to grade 974 and electric railroad dials: ********** Apr. 21, 1922 - Promoting the #974, known as Electric Railway Special On dials - "Hamilton" " Electric Special" Feb. 21, 1925 Changed name and style of "Hamilton Electric Special" dial to be used on 16-size watches. "Hamilton Electric - Interurban Special" The change from "Hamilton Electric Railway Special" - the second marking used - to "Hamilton Electric Inter-urban Special" was made in 1925 because it was learned that the privilege to use this particular marking had been given to Deuber-Hampden. |
| Movement Markings | 974 Special Adjusted 3 Positions Double Roller 17 Jewels |
Contributed to the database by bwalder on March 23, 2016.
This collection record was most recently edited on May 17, 2016.
This collection record was most recently edited on May 17, 2016.