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"2617" 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 7J Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 7J

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 2617
Grade: 7J
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1895
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
Case: Various
Run ID: 13.G1.18S13.181M6.O6.L13.7J1
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Database Version: v52.407
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
14 (1.40%)

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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 229 · February 2, 2021

Serial Number 2374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2019

Serial Number 2740 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 22, 2019

Serial Number 2741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 2006 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 818 · 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.

Note: #2841 sold for $935 at Jones & Horan.

wabash 134 · February 19, 2015

Serial Number 2841 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #2841 is lever set.

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 441 · May 21, 2014

Serial Number 2867 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Size 18s
Openface
Guilded, Full plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · October 4, 2013

Serial Number 2173 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2013

Serial Number 2035 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 7J to 7J
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Factory Model changed from 0 to 1
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · December 4, 2012

Serial Number 2021 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 7J to 7J
Factory Model changed from 0 to 1
Hamilton Grade 7J Pocket Watch