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Hamilton Grade 944

Serial #552871

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Manufacturer
Hamilton
Grade
944
Serial Number
552871
Size
18s
Model
1
Jewel Count
19
Setting
Lever
Finish
Nickel
Case Material
Nickel Silver
Case Manufacturer
Illinois Watch Case Co.
Case Serial #
31256
Case Details
Guessing not the original case, but the Illinois nickel case is extremely sturdy and well made. Condition is very good (outside of needing a polish).
Dial Material
Enamel
Dial Type
Doublesunk
Dial Style
Arabic
Dial Signing Name
Hamilton
Dial Details
Beautiful dial with no chips or scratches.
Movement Markings
In addition to the serial number, and Hamilton Watch Co. Lancaster, Pa. the following markings appear also:
On the Barrel bridge: 944, Adjusted 5 positions. Motor Barrel, 19 Jewels, Double Roller.
On the main plate: Safety pinion.
Movement Notes:

This movement is from the last run of the 944 model 1, 552004 to 553000.
Finished 11/10/08 sold 1/24/18 to Norris Alister (wholesale jeweler) Baltimore Maryland.
Watch timed 7/16 to 8/1/2016
Total time run:15d 23h
Tested in each of the following positions three times:
FU +3.75 sec. per day avg.
Cu +10.11 sec. per day avg.
CL + 7.74 sec. per day avg.
CR -9.52 sec. per day avg.
CD -12.13 sec. per day avg.

Overall average rate was +0.25 sec. per day gain.