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Access Date: April 01, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Hamilton Watch Co.
Grade: Model 23
Military Issue
Manufacturer: | Hamilton | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | P23123 | ![]() |
Grade: | Model 23 | ![]() |
Model: | 5 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1945 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 13,700 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 2 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 27,100 | ![]() |
Size: | 16s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 19j | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Openface | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Nickel | ![]() |
Movement Signing Style: | Block Letter | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Pendant | ![]() |
Plate: | 3/4 Plate | ![]() |
Adjusted: | Yes | ![]() |
Adjusted # of Positions: | 3 | ![]() |
Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | ![]() |
Railroad Grade: | No | ![]() |
Dial Feet Locations: | 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research | ![]() |
Movement Markings: | Hamilton Model 23 19 Jewels Adj. To Temp. & 3 Pos. |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 2609.G2.16S1510.165M55.O1820.P902.19J118 | ![]() |
Database Version: | v52.631 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 82.12 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 35.80 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.254% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 13 (0.09%) | ![]() |
Research Note: Chronograph - Navigation Time & Stop Watch
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Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 13 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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