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Access Date: April 23, 2025
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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.
"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 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 |
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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: | v52.640 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.03 | |
| 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.
Anonymous · October 1, 2019
Serial Number 2740 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
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.
All other info correct .
This watch is for auction @ Jones & Horan Feb.
19/2015.
Will snag image if poss.
fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 445 · May 21, 2014
Serial Number 2867 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Size 18s
Openface
Guilded, Full plate
Openface
Guilded, Full plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
