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Access Date: December 21, 2024
"2478" 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 Watch Co.
Grade: 7J
| Manufacturer: | Hamilton |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 2478 | |
| Grade: | 7J | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1894 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 1 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Unrealized Production: | 600 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 7j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Block Letter | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | None | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 2.6, 18.0, 38.2 | |
| Movement Markings: | Hamilton Watch Co. Lancaster, Pa. Safety Pinion |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 13.G1.18S13.181M6.O6.L13.7J1 | |
| Data Research: |
1953 Hamilton Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.517 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.01 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.32 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.009% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 15 (1.50%) | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 15 watches in the population registry for this run with 5 images.
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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.
frich01 Supporter 23 · January 14, 2024
Serial Number 2237 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 21, 2022
Serial Number 2629 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 21, 2021
Serial Number 2395 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 30, 2021
Serial Number 2314 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 29, 2021
Serial Number 2688 was reported as accurate.
dcooper Supporter 230 · February 2, 2021
Serial Number 2374 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 1, 2019
Serial Number 2740 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · September 22, 2019
Serial Number 2741 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 23, 2019
Serial Number 2006 was reported as accurate.
cjbrem Supporter 955 · December 16, 2018
Serial Number 2309 was reported as accurate.
Gimparoo Supporter 703 · March 2, 2018
Serial Number 2468 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 24, 2017
Serial Number 2756 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 7, 2016
Serial Number 2406 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 5, 2016
Serial Number 2081 was reported as accurate.
jochilders 2 · July 1, 2016
Serial Number 2883 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 25, 2016
Serial Number 2023 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 25, 2016
Serial Number 2023 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 27, 2015
Serial Number 2439 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 9, 2015
Serial Number 2271 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 29, 2015
Serial Number 2943 was reported as accurate.
wabash 134 · February 20, 2015
Serial Number 2841 was reported as inaccurate.
wabash 134 · February 19, 2015
Serial Number 2841 was reported as inaccurate.
All other info correct .
This watch is for auction @ Jones & Horan Feb.
19/2015.
Will snag image if poss.
Anonymous · October 8, 2014
Serial Number 2983 was reported as accurate.
fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · May 21, 2014
Serial Number 2867 was reported as inaccurate.
Openface
Guilded, Full plate
Anonymous · October 4, 2013
Serial Number 2173 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 30, 2013
Serial Number 2035 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · December 4, 2012
Serial Number 2021 was reported as accurate.
