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Access Date: May 29, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 996 Pocket Watch
Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 996

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1543252 Question Mark
Grade: 996 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 20 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 23,500 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Motor Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research 		Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1937.996G19.16S1174.162M340.O1351.L1272.19J55 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.670 Question Mark
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Scoped for This Run Only		18 (1.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.28% Analyzing 224 Sales Question Mark
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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.

cjbrem Supporter 1076 · August 3, 2023

Serial Number 1543654 was reported as accurate.

CJMiller Supporter 5 · April 11, 2023

Serial Number 1543252 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Mcnuttja Supporter 2 · December 17, 2020

Serial Number 1543743 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 1543768 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

wayner1943 9 · February 17, 2019

Serial Number 1543881 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 20, 2018

Serial Number 1543873 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

baseballjoe916 1 · March 27, 2018

Serial Number 1543895 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

von1943 Supporter 402 · February 2, 2018

Serial Number 1543132 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 30, 2016

Serial Number 1543893 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

2Pastimes 13 · July 3, 2016

Serial Number 1543053 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 27, 2016

Serial Number 1543005 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 29, 2016

Serial Number 1543034 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 4, 2015

Serial Number 1543238 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 19, 2015

Serial Number 1543649 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

redsox1 74 · November 20, 2014

Serial Number 1543379 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

redsox1 74 · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 1543379 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 27, 2014

Serial Number 1543528 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 20, 2014

Serial Number 1543528 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 23, 2014

Serial Number 1543528 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 9, 2013

Serial Number 1543194 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Kollector 20 · August 17, 2013

Serial Number 1543546 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 29, 2013

Serial Number 1543816 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 19, 2012

Serial Number 1543047 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Production year was 1918
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Double Roller changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Hamilton Grade 996 Pocket Watch