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Enter the serial number from the pocket watch movement below. Do not use the case number. Tips for looking up your watch

How to Find Info About Your Pocket Watch

The Pocket Watch Database has compiled data covering the major American pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch:

  1. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement (the "mechanism" of the watch).
  2. Never use the serial number from the case or any other part.
  3. Always select the correct manufacturer, which is usually stamped on the watch movement or dial.
  4. If the manufacturer is not listed on the site, you may have a "private label" watch or it may not be American-made.
  5. If the serial number includes a letter, enter it along with the number when using the lookup feature.
  6. Many pocket watch case backs screw off. Others may require a dull wide blade to pry or pop the cover. Be careful not to scratch or damage the movement.
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  8. Understand that many companies did not keep accurate or complete records. As a result, information displayed on this site may have inaccuracies. This is to be expected, and we have included an option to report inaccurate information on the result pages so the database can be continually improved.
Pocket Watch Serial Number Lookup - Hamilton, South Bend, Illinois, Rockford, Waltham & Elgin Pocket Watches
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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hamilton/117200

Grade: 925

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 117200
Grade: 925
Model: 2
To Finishing Dept: Sep 18, 1900
Run Quantity: 1,000
Total Production: 73,600
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Goldthwait
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Verifications & Observations

117001
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118000
  • May 29, 2020:
    Serial Number 117200 was reported as accurate
  • May 26, 2020:
    Serial Number 117200 was reported as accurate
  • giddykippa
    137
    October 5, 2019:
    Serial Number 117668 was reported as accurate
  • March 19, 2019:
    Serial Number 117640 was reported as accurate
  • October 31, 2018:
    Serial Number 117319 was reported as accurate
  • Gimparoo
    694
    May 25, 2018:
    Serial Number 117565 was reported as accurate
  • von1943
    357
    March 2, 2018:
    Serial Number 117157 was reported as accurate
  • Lbcomm
    1
    April 29, 2017:
    Serial Number 117189 was reported as accurate
  • March 3, 2017:
    Serial Number 117277 was reported as accurate
  • March 2, 2017:
    Serial Number 117217 was reported as accurate
  • December 19, 2016:
    Serial Number 117435 was reported as accurate
  • April 5, 2015:
    Serial Number 117670 was reported as accurate
  • July 27, 2014:
    Serial Number 117716 was reported as accurate
  • July 8, 2013:
    Serial Number 117071 was reported as inaccurate
    No further details were submitted with the report.
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