Hamilton
Hamilton Grade 999
Grade 999 is a 21 Jewels Openface watch manufactured by Hamilton. The size 18s, Model 1 movement features a Nickel finish and is adjusted to 6 positions and temperature. During the time the watch was manufactured, it would have qualified for railroad service and is considered to be railroad grade. Hamilton manufactured a total of 22,750 Grade 999 movements in 24 distinctive runs.
Grade 999 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 18s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 21 Jewels |
| Configuration | Openface |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 1 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | Yes |
| Profile Code | 18s-M1-21j-ONL |
Grade 999 Production Info
| Total Production | 22,750 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 24 |
| Production Years | 1895-1911 |
| First Serial | 13,001 |
| Last Serial | 923,500 |
| Largest Run | 2,500 |
| Smallest Run | 100 |