Hamilton Grade 974 Special
Serial #2539633
Hamilton used three forms of electric railroad dials on their grade 974 in the 1920s.
1) Hamilton Electric Railway Special
2) Hamilton Electric Special
3) Hamilton Electric - Interurban Special
We have the following three statements in Hamilton records pertaining to grade 974 and electric railroad dials:
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Apr. 21, 1922 - Promoting the #974, known as Electric Railway Special
On dials - "Hamilton" " Electric Special"
Feb. 21, 1925 Changed name and style of "Hamilton Electric Special" dial to be used on 16-size watches. "Hamilton Electric - Interurban Special"
The change from "Hamilton Electric Railway Special" - the second marking used - to "Hamilton Electric Inter-urban Special" was made in 1925 because it was learned that the privilege to use this particular marking had been given to Deuber-Hampden.
Adjusted 3 Positions
Double Roller
17 Jewels