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We noticed that you entered a relatively short serial number.
"HWR9" 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: H917

E. Howard Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: HWR9 Question Mark
Grade: H917 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1938 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 12 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 12 Question Mark
Size: 10s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Movement Markings: E . Howard Watch Co.
Lancaster, Pa.
U.S.A.
H917
17 Jewels
Adjusted
3 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2539.G1.10S2.101M2.O1817.P832.17J1464 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.03 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.01 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.000% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (8.33%) Question Mark

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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.


JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · January 9, 2017

Serial Number HWR9 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No