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Pocket Watch Serial Number Lookup - Hamilton, South Bend, Illinois, Rockford, Waltham & Elgin Pocket Watches
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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hamilton/C39957

Grade: 992B

Some marked US GOVT

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: C39957
Grade: 992B
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1942
Run Quantity: 24,900
Total Production: 685,500
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
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C37901
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C62800
  • November 29, 2019:
    Serial Number C45589 was reported as accurate
  • November 14, 2019:
    Serial Number C39445 was reported as accurate
  • November 9, 2019:
    Serial Number C41044 was reported as accurate
  • October 27, 2019:
    Serial Number C44798 was reported as accurate
  • October 25, 2019:
    Serial Number C44798 was reported as accurate
  • September 30, 2019:
    Serial Number C58739 was reported as accurate
  • September 25, 2019:
    Serial Number C60079 was reported as accurate
  • SJM1123
    7
    August 26, 2019:
    Serial Number C51511 was reported as accurate
  • August 9, 2019:
    Serial Number C52126 was reported as accurate
  • August 2, 2019:
    Serial Number C57941 was reported as accurate
  • July 15, 2019:
    Serial Number C51555 was reported as accurate
  • July 9, 2019:
    Serial Number C38700 was reported as accurate
  • bubba70
    497
    June 26, 2019:
    Serial Number C55117 was reported as accurate
  • May 15, 2019:
    Serial Number C40620 was reported as accurate
  • May 10, 2019:
    Serial Number C39083 was reported as accurate
  • May 6, 2019:
    Serial Number C45847 was reported as accurate
  • April 17, 2019:
    Serial Number C40620 was reported as accurate
  • April 2, 2019:
    Serial Number C41352 was reported as accurate
  • March 26, 2019:
    Serial Number C59177 was reported as accurate
  • March 2, 2019:
    Serial Number C55308 was reported as accurate
  • February 10, 2019:
    Serial Number C39455 was reported as accurate
  • February 7, 2019:
    Serial Number C49659 was reported as accurate
  • February 1, 2019:
    Serial Number C38108 was reported as accurate
  • January 21, 2019:
    Serial Number C43211 was reported as accurate
  • January 9, 2019:
    Serial Number C42534 was reported as accurate
  • Wbridg10
    111
    December 30, 2018:
    Serial Number C50286 was reported as accurate
  • Buckwild
    1
    December 6, 2018:
    Serial Number C50449 was reported as accurate
  • December 3, 2018:
    Serial Number C41580 was reported as accurate
  • November 29, 2018:
    Serial Number C52589 was reported as accurate
  • November 25, 2018:
    Serial Number C56540 was reported as accurate
  • irishdragon
    11
    November 16, 2018:
    Serial Number C41629 was reported as accurate
  • November 10, 2018:
    Serial Number C40695 was reported as accurate
  • Butch395
    4
    November 10, 2018:
    Serial Number C53812 was reported as accurate
  • November 4, 2018:
    Serial Number C48774 was reported as accurate
  • pmtime
    160
    October 31, 2018:
    Serial Number C39329 was reported as accurate
  • Smokeyone
    1
    October 3, 2018:
    Serial Number C57190 was reported as accurate
  • October 3, 2018:
    Serial Number C57190 was reported as accurate
  • September 30, 2018:
    Serial Number C51725 was reported as accurate
  • September 30, 2018:
    Serial Number C51725 was reported as accurate
  • September 19, 2018:
    Serial Number C54210 was reported as accurate
  • September 10, 2018:
    Serial Number C45331 was reported as accurate
  • Alpo67
    2
    August 28, 2018:
    Serial Number C57332 was reported as accurate
  • August 19, 2018:
    Serial Number C52245 was reported as accurate
  • August 15, 2018:
    Serial Number C46559 was reported as accurate
  • texnet
    424
    August 14, 2018:
    Serial Number C56991 was reported as accurate
  • August 9, 2018:
    Serial Number C61746 was reported as accurate
  • August 8, 2018:
    Serial Number C54276 was reported as accurate
  • July 27, 2018:
    Serial Number C44868 was reported as accurate
  • July 5, 2018:
    Serial Number C46390 was reported as accurate
  • July 3, 2018:
    Serial Number C60278 was reported as accurate
  • June 26, 2018:
    Serial Number C52752 was reported as accurate
  • June 17, 2018:
    Serial Number C38994 was reported as accurate
  • June 15, 2018:
    Serial Number C53106 was reported as accurate
  • June 10, 2018:
    Serial Number C55444 was reported as accurate
  • June 6, 2018:
    Serial Number C52837 was reported as accurate
  • May 25, 2018:
    Serial Number C54826 was reported as accurate
  • May 24, 2018:
    Serial Number C61595 was reported as accurate
  • May 23, 2018:
    Serial Number C59203 was reported as accurate
  • May 15, 2018:
    Serial Number C40010 was reported as accurate
  • May 9, 2018:
    Serial Number C40010 was reported as accurate
  • May 2, 2018:
    Serial Number C50711 was reported as accurate
  • April 18, 2018:
    Serial Number C48362 was reported as accurate
  • March 25, 2018:
    Serial Number C51181 was reported as accurate
  • March 11, 2018:
    Serial Number C39106 was reported as accurate
  • March 9, 2018:
    Serial Number C41972 was reported as accurate
  • March 3, 2018:
    Serial Number C43330 was reported as accurate
  • February 17, 2018:
    Serial Number C51875 was reported as accurate
  • February 15, 2018:
    Serial Number C49127 was reported as accurate
  • January 26, 2018:
    Serial Number C52520 was reported as accurate
  • January 18, 2018:
    Serial Number C46781 was reported as accurate
  • January 11, 2018:
    Serial Number C46781 was reported as accurate
  • January 10, 2018:
    Serial Number C46781 was reported as accurate
  • December 9, 2017:
    Serial Number C38884 was reported as accurate
  • November 17, 2017:
    Serial Number C51658 was reported as accurate
  • November 4, 2017:
    Serial Number C61595 was reported as accurate
  • October 30, 2017:
    Serial Number C48129 was reported as accurate
  • October 27, 2017:
    Serial Number C43729 was reported as accurate
  • October 23, 2017:
    Serial Number C55689 was reported as accurate
  • dfchong
    753
    September 17, 2017:
    Serial Number C45924 was reported as accurate
  • September 10, 2017:
    Serial Number C48129 was reported as accurate
  • September 10, 2017:
    Serial Number C48129 was reported as accurate
  • August 25, 2017:
    Serial Number C56518 was reported as accurate
  • August 17, 2017:
    Serial Number C59097 was reported as accurate
  • August 16, 2017:
    Serial Number C50228 was reported as accurate
  • August 15, 2017:
    Serial Number C54831 was reported as accurate
  • August 15, 2017:
    Serial Number C47399 was reported as accurate
  • July 12, 2017:
    Serial Number C50818 was reported as accurate
  • July 8, 2017:
    Serial Number C54146 was reported as accurate
  • July 3, 2017:
    Serial Number C56991 was reported as accurate
  • nightstalker638
    40
    June 28, 2017:
    Serial Number C55869 was reported as accurate
  • Iwatson
    5
    June 26, 2017:
    Serial Number C62367 was reported as accurate
  • June 25, 2017:
    Serial Number C38883 was reported as accurate
  • June 21, 2017:
    Serial Number C55345 was reported as accurate
  • kc6mth
    6
    June 9, 2017:
    Serial Number C58730 was reported as accurate
  • May 25, 2017:
    Serial Number C39551 was reported as accurate
  • May 25, 2017:
    Serial Number C39551 was reported as inaccurate
    No further details were submitted with the report.
  • May 5, 2017:
    Serial Number C62169 was reported as accurate
  • Crazytrain
    1
    April 25, 2017:
    Serial Number C60384 was reported as accurate
  • April 17, 2017:
    Serial Number C60384 was reported as accurate
  • February 26, 2017:
    Serial Number C43541 was reported as accurate
  • February 23, 2017:
    Serial Number C46213 was reported as accurate
  • January 25, 2017:
    Serial Number C46653 was reported as accurate
  • January 25, 2017:
    Serial Number C46653 was reported as accurate
  • January 12, 2017:
    Serial Number C58195 was reported as accurate
  • January 5, 2017:
    Serial Number C57909 was reported as accurate
  • January 2, 2017:
    Serial Number C54204 was reported as accurate
  • krok44
    22
    December 22, 2016:
    Serial Number C52871 was reported as accurate
  • ticker32
    62
    December 15, 2016:
    Serial Number C52530 was reported as accurate
  • December 3, 2016:
    Serial Number C60712 was reported as accurate
  • November 23, 2016:
    Serial Number C55338 was reported as accurate
  • November 21, 2016:
    Serial Number C42738 was reported as accurate
  • October 25, 2016:
    Serial Number C59141 was reported as accurate
  • ghenson
    2
    October 7, 2016:
    Serial Number C57809 was reported as accurate
  • October 7, 2016:
    Serial Number C57809 was reported as accurate
  • October 2, 2016:
    Serial Number C55869 was reported as accurate
  • October 1, 2016:
    Serial Number C45550 was reported as accurate
  • Chronified
    62
    October 1, 2016:
    Serial Number C57809 was reported as accurate
  • September 16, 2016:
    Serial Number C57809 was reported as accurate
  • September 13, 2016:
    Serial Number C41072 was reported as accurate
  • September 1, 2016:
    Serial Number C49127 was reported as accurate
  • Austinallenhardy
    1
    August 9, 2016:
    Serial Number C55802 was reported as accurate
  • July 25, 2016:
    Serial Number C57043 was reported as accurate
  • July 12, 2016:
    Serial Number C51460 was reported as accurate
  • July 11, 2016:
    Serial Number C51460 was reported as accurate
  • Gregory123
    3
    June 29, 2016:
    Serial Number C54737 was reported as accurate
  • June 24, 2016:
    Serial Number C56072 was reported as accurate
  • May 25, 2016:
    Serial Number C47833 was reported as accurate
  • May 19, 2016:
    Serial Number C43541 was reported as accurate
  • April 18, 2016:
    Serial Number C58922 was reported as accurate
  • bwalder
    137
    April 8, 2016:
    Serial Number C61213 was reported as accurate
  • JWLOPER
    3
    March 18, 2016:
    Serial Number C56823 was reported as accurate
  • March 11, 2016:
    Serial Number C54138 was reported as accurate
  • bwalder
    137
    March 8, 2016:
    Serial Number C37981 was reported as accurate
  • bwalder
    137
    March 8, 2016:
    Serial Number C45661 was reported as accurate
  • March 6, 2016:
    Serial Number C37981 was reported as inaccurate
    No further details were submitted with the report.
  • bwalder
    137
    March 4, 2016:
    Serial Number C61213 was reported as accurate
  • Gasperoff
    726
    February 22, 2016:
    Serial Number C61746 was reported as accurate
  • February 7, 2016:
    Serial Number C41234 was reported as accurate
  • February 6, 2016:
    Serial Number C41234 was reported as inaccurate
    No further details were submitted with the report.
  • February 4, 2016:
    Serial Number C55958 was reported as accurate
  • January 6, 2016:
    Serial Number C61746 was reported as accurate
  • oldboyscoutfox
    2
    December 15, 2015:
    Serial Number C62142 was reported as accurate
  • November 30, 2015:
    Serial Number C61933 was reported as accurate
  • November 11, 2015:
    Serial Number C46332 was reported as accurate
  • November 11, 2015:
    Serial Number C46332 was reported as accurate
  • September 7, 2015:
    Serial Number C55693 was reported as accurate
  • September 4, 2015:
    Serial Number C42876 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: Finish is Gold Flashed.
  • September 3, 2015:
    Serial Number C52943 was reported as accurate
  • August 21, 2015:
    Serial Number C52570 was reported as accurate
  • August 12, 2015:
    Serial Number C57356 was reported as accurate
  • July 19, 2015:
    Serial Number C44297 was reported as accurate
  • June 28, 2015:
    Serial Number C50991 was reported as accurate
  • June 14, 2015:
    Serial Number C59949 was reported as accurate
  • darkstar
    225
    May 19, 2015:
    Serial Number C48507 was reported as accurate
  • Gasperoff
    726
    April 19, 2015:
    Serial Number C53568 was reported as accurate
  • April 9, 2015:
    Serial Number C53977 was reported as accurate
  • April 5, 2015:
    Serial Number C51061 was reported as accurate
  • April 5, 2015:
    Serial Number C51061 was reported as accurate
  • March 18, 2015:
    Serial Number C38447 was reported as accurate
  • allamerican
    44
    March 7, 2015:
    Serial Number C61078 was reported as accurate
  • March 4, 2015:
    Serial Number C54305 was reported as accurate
  • bcantrel1962
    19
    February 23, 2015:
    Serial Number C43765 was reported as accurate
  • philsan1a
    221
    February 21, 2015:
    Serial Number C55763 was reported as accurate
  • bcantrel1962
    19
    February 20, 2015:
    Serial Number C40956 was reported as accurate
  • Gasperoff
    726
    February 10, 2015:
    Serial Number C53118 was reported as accurate
  • February 5, 2015:
    Serial Number C62469 was reported as accurate
  • pocketwatch101
    103
    January 22, 2015:
    Serial Number C39957 was reported as accurate
  • jerryp
    1
    January 21, 2015:
    Serial Number C48862 was reported as accurate
  • January 21, 2015:
    Serial Number C48862 was reported as accurate
  • pocketwatch101
    103
    January 20, 2015:
    Serial Number C39957 was reported as accurate
  • philsan1a
    221
    January 10, 2015:
    Serial Number C53977 was reported as accurate
  • vicklee
    34
    January 7, 2015:
    Serial Number C53223 was reported as accurate
  • iamunionman
    11
    December 20, 2014:
    Serial Number C40956 was reported as accurate
  • December 17, 2014:
    Serial Number C49333 was reported as accurate
  • November 18, 2014:
    Serial Number C40181 was reported as accurate
  • November 2, 2014:
    Serial Number C54190 was reported as accurate
  • October 26, 2014:
    Serial Number C48471 was reported as accurate
  • GuyJLemi
    33
    October 15, 2014:
    Serial Number C60273 was reported as accurate
  • October 7, 2014:
    Serial Number C58756 was reported as accurate
  • September 7, 2014:
    Serial Number C39544 was reported as accurate
  • jakester1042
    93
    September 7, 2014:
    Serial Number C53020 was reported as accurate
  • timerestored
    278
    August 25, 2014:
    Serial Number C47851 was reported as accurate
  • August 9, 2014:
    Serial Number C43555 was reported as accurate
  • August 8, 2014:
    Serial Number C49767 was reported as accurate
  • August 5, 2014:
    Serial Number C58272 was reported as accurate
  • July 29, 2014:
    Serial Number C51361 was reported as accurate
  • July 28, 2014:
    Serial Number C49614 was reported as accurate
  • philsan1a
    221
    July 25, 2014:
    Serial Number C40613 was reported as accurate
  • July 14, 2014:
    Serial Number C61421 was reported as accurate
  • June 28, 2014:
    Serial Number C41150 was reported as accurate
  • May 31, 2014:
    Serial Number C54743 was reported as accurate
  • May 29, 2014:
    Serial Number C60016 was reported as accurate
  • May 3, 2014:
    Serial Number C57378 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: Not Marked US Govt.
  • April 30, 2014:
    Serial Number C52213 was reported as accurate
  • irishred
    38
    April 24, 2014:
    Serial Number C47519 was reported as accurate
  • wfcsoftball
    105
    April 15, 2014:
    Serial Number C38075 was reported as accurate
  • April 4, 2014:
    Serial Number C39853 was reported as accurate
  • March 24, 2014:
    Serial Number C61525 was reported as accurate
  • March 3, 2014:
    Serial Number C44463 was reported as accurate
  • rocket00
    236
    February 27, 2014:
    Serial Number C58311 was reported as accurate
  • rocket00
    236
    February 27, 2014:
    Serial Number C58311 was reported as accurate
  • philsan1a
    221
    February 14, 2014:
    Serial Number C47368 was reported as accurate
  • creak0
    61
    February 11, 2014:
    Serial Number C59960 was reported as accurate
  • February 8, 2014:
    Serial Number C41512 was reported as accurate
  • wfcsoftball
    105
    February 6, 2014:
    Serial Number C38075 was reported as accurate
  • February 2, 2014:
    Serial Number C52132 was reported as accurate
  • rocket00
    236
    February 1, 2014:
    Serial Number C59601 was reported as accurate
  • rocket00
    236
    February 1, 2014:
    Serial Number C59001 was reported as accurate
  • rocket00
    236
    January 31, 2014:
    Serial Number C56997 was reported as accurate
  • rocket00
    236
    January 31, 2014:
    Serial Number C61213 was reported as accurate
  • rocket00
    236
    January 31, 2014:
    Serial Number C56997 was reported as accurate
  • January 30, 2014:
    Serial Number C43441 was reported as accurate
  • alandye
    52
    January 23, 2014:
    Serial Number C43382 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: not marked us govt.
  • Dthinv4me
    1
    January 20, 2014:
    Serial Number C62632 was reported as accurate
  • Dthinv4me
    1
    January 20, 2014:
    Serial Number C62632 was reported as accurate
  • January 17, 2014:
    Serial Number C40129 was reported as accurate
  • January 9, 2014:
    Serial Number C47653 was reported as accurate
  • gahopkins65
    1
    January 3, 2014:
    Serial Number C45860 was reported as accurate
  • January 2, 2014:
    Serial Number C45860 was reported as accurate
  • rjandladyj
    152
    December 18, 2013:
    Serial Number C52473 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: Does not have US Govt.on Movt.
  • December 16, 2013:
    Serial Number C47251 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: NOT US GOVT
  • December 15, 2013:
    Serial Number C61213 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: all data is correct regarding movement, however
    this watch was not stamped US Gov as others
  • December 5, 2013:
    Serial Number C43639 was reported as accurate
  • November 15, 2013:
    Serial Number C50775 was reported as accurate
  • November 14, 2013:
    Serial Number C43639 was reported as accurate
  • October 7, 2013:
    Serial Number C41864 was reported as accurate
  • October 5, 2013:
    Serial Number C41529 was reported as accurate
  • PGill34
    60
    September 13, 2013:
    Serial Number C46559 was reported as accurate
  • September 13, 2013:
    Serial Number C41573 was reported as accurate
  • September 1, 2013:
    Serial Number C39563 was reported as accurate
  • backyardbotanic
    1
    August 26, 2013:
    Serial Number C62335 was reported as accurate
  • jacej99
    1
    August 23, 2013:
    Serial Number C42852 was reported as accurate
  • August 21, 2013:
    Serial Number C43781 was reported as accurate
  • Gimparoo
    686
    July 30, 2013:
    Serial Number C46559 was reported as accurate
  • July 18, 2013:
    Serial Number C61213 was reported as accurate
  • July 10, 2013:
    Serial Number C49550 was reported as accurate
  • oldboyscoutfox
    2
    June 27, 2013:
    Serial Number C62142 was reported as accurate
  • May 10, 2013:
    Serial Number C47537 was reported as accurate
  • April 30, 2013:
    Serial Number C47164 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: Note: marked US GOVT
    Changes since this report was submitted:
    Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
  • April 29, 2013:
    Serial Number C41605 was reported as accurate
  • April 28, 2013:
    Serial Number C56272 was reported as accurate
  • March 15, 2013:
    Serial Number C61969 was reported as accurate
  • February 18, 2013:
    Serial Number C59203 was reported as accurate
  • February 18, 2013:
    Serial Number C59203 was reported as accurate
  • February 6, 2013:
    Serial Number C47437 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: marked US GOVT
    Changes since this report was submitted:
    Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
  • February 6, 2013:
    Serial Number C47437 was reported as accurate
  • January 6, 2013:
    Serial Number C61350 was reported as accurate
  • January 5, 2013:
    Serial Number C61350 was reported as accurate
  • January 3, 2013:
    Serial Number C58868 was reported as accurate
  • December 23, 2012:
    Serial Number C59172 was reported as accurate
  • June 28, 2012:
    Serial Number C48839 was reported as accurate
  • May 11, 2012:
    Serial Number C62595 was reported as accurate
  • April 25, 2012:
    Serial Number C56708 was reported as accurate
  • April 16, 2012:
    Serial Number C49127 was reported as accurate
  • April 13, 2012:
    Serial Number C60790 was reported as accurate
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