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From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 932 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 932

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 23
Grade: 932
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 10
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 600
Size: 18s
Jewels: 16j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2.932G1.18S2.181M2.O2.L2.16J1
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.79
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.006%
Registry Population: 1 (10.00%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

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Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 292 · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 23 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 932 Pocket Watch