Pocket Watch Database
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hamilton/C038
Access Date: June 02, 2023
"C038" 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: 992B
Manufacturer: | Hamilton | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | C038 | ![]() |
Grade: | 992B | ![]() |
Model: | 5 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1940 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 13,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 686,000 | ![]() |
Size: | 16s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 21j | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Openface | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Nickel | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Lever | ![]() |
Plate: | 3/4 Plate | ![]() |
Adjusted: | Yes | ![]() |
Adjusted # of Positions: | 6 | ![]() |
Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | ![]() |
Railroad Grade: | Yes | ![]() |
Dial Feet Locations: | 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1953 Hamilton Serial List |
![]() |
Case: | Various | ![]() |
Database Version: | v50.839 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1,993.66 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 906.23 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 6.346% | ![]() |
Registry Population: | 15 (0.12%) | ![]() |
Research Note: Some Marked "U.S. Army."
|
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | C007 | #7 | Inferred | ||
2 | C038 | #38 | Inferred | ||
3 | C380 | #380 | Inferred | ||
4 | C553 | #553 | Collection | October 23, 2015 | |
5 | C2217 | #2217 | Collection | October 19, 2015 | |
6 | C2476 | #2476 | Collection | December 15, 2015 | |
7 | C3424 | #3424 | Collection | June 20, 2013 | |
8 | C4644 | #4644 | Collection | November 08, 2015 | |
9 | C5087 | #5087 | Collection | July 19, 2015 | |
10 | C5232 | #5232 | Collection | March 30, 2014 | |
11 |
Image Credit: IndianaMatt |
C8738 | #8738 | Collection | June 08, 2015 |
12 | C9365 | #9365 | Collection | March 17, 2013 | |
13 | C10901 | #10901 | Collection | November 13, 2013 | |
14 | C11110 | #11110 | Collection | September 16, 2013 | |
15 | C11444 | #11444 | Collection | February 03, 2015 | |
Standard Deviation of Known Examples: 4,260.61 (Expected: 3,752.92, Δ507.69/3.91%) |
Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:
Does this information describe your movement accurately?
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.
812Railroader Supporter 7 · March 14, 2023
Serial Number C11494 was reported as accurate.
Chiefraincloud 1 · August 21, 2022
Serial Number C1535 was reported as accurate.
jeromeschley 60 · May 2, 2022
Serial Number C3151 was reported as accurate.
dcooper Supporter 219 · February 11, 2022
Serial Number C10482 was reported as accurate.
rmwatchandclock Supporter 308 · January 16, 2022
Serial Number C4542 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 11, 2022
Serial Number C7660 was reported as inaccurate.
Felix1941 36 · December 28, 2021
Serial Number C7184 was reported as accurate.
Huggs3 Supporter 132 · December 23, 2021
Serial Number C8510 was reported as accurate.
Carrato 69 · August 4, 2021
Serial Number C1272 was reported as accurate.
cmdraven 3630 · June 19, 2021
Serial Number C10692 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 14, 2021
Serial Number C3503 was reported as inaccurate.
ebsrods Supporter 78 · March 20, 2021
Serial Number C1376 was reported as accurate.
jeromeschley 60 · January 31, 2021
Serial Number C725 was reported as accurate.
bwcrtime 178 · December 14, 2020
Serial Number C4783 was reported as accurate.
jimcv1 1 · November 24, 2020
Serial Number C6324 was reported as accurate.
jimcv1 1 · November 24, 2020
Serial Number C6324 was reported as accurate.
TheTarrMan 20 · September 17, 2020
Serial Number C1726 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 3, 2020
Serial Number C7460 was reported as inaccurate.
jackie21 1 · August 27, 2020
Serial Number C10605 was reported as accurate.
Roberthunigan 25 · August 25, 2020
Serial Number C10456 was reported as inaccurate.
danegodd 1 · August 4, 2020
Serial Number C3625 was reported as accurate.

-
This WatchFrom This Run
uploaded by Tocayo
-
From This Run
uploaded by ebsrods
-
From This Run
uploaded by TheTarrMan
-
From This Run
uploaded by rjmurton1964
-
From This Run
uploaded by Baja226
-
From This Run
uploaded by postie974
-
From This Run
uploaded by rodlittle
-
From This Run
uploaded by bwalder
-
From This Run
uploaded by Sergeant
-
From This Run
uploaded by simonwolfe
-
From This Run
uploaded by IndianaMatt
-
From This Run
uploaded by midlife
-
From This Run
uploaded by dcooper
-
From This Run
uploaded by jackie21
-
From This Run
uploaded by SMCDC1
-
From This Run
uploaded by 812Railroader
-
uploaded by rjmurton1964
-
uploaded by kenlmitchell
-
uploaded by DEzzyD
-
uploaded by Rickglick1
-
uploaded by wilswear
-
uploaded by Rickglick1
-
uploaded by radisapet
-
uploaded by puterami
-
uploaded by AntiqueMan7
-
uploaded by bwalder
-
uploaded by Omegapete
-
uploaded by Rickglick1
-
uploaded by nicnic
-
uploaded by Fifty50