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"23" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 932 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 932

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 23 Question Mark
Grade: 932 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 600 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2.932G1.18S2.181M2.O2.L2.16J1 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.501 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.80 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.79 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.006% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (10.00%) 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.


Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 23 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 932 Pocket Watch