nicnic · December 29, 2025
Serial Number 2538090 was reported as accurate.
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Access Date: June 3, 2026
From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Watch Co.
Grade: 974 Special
Variant B
| Manufacturer: | Hamilton | ? |
| Manufacturer Location: | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | ? |
| Movement Serial Number: | 2538465 | ? |
| Grade: | 974 Special | ? |
| Model: | 2 | ? |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1930 | ? |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | ? |
| Grade/Model Run: | 19 of 24 | ? |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 24,523 | ? |
| Variant Est. Production: | 17,923 (16S-M2-L) | ? |
| Size: | 16s | ? |
| Jewels: | 17j | ? |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | ? |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | ? |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | ? |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | ? |
| Double Roller: | Yes | ? |
| Barrel: | Going | ? |
| Adjusted: | Yes | ? |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 3 | ? |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | No | ? |
| Railroad Grade: | No | ? |
| Dial Feet Locations: |
22.3, 38.0, 57.1 Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research |
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| Case: | Various | ? |
| Run ID: | 2257.G7.16S1370.162M524.O1650.L1385.17J1354 | ? |
| Data Research: | 1953 Hamilton Serial List | ? |
| Database Version: | v52.978 | ? |
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| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only: | 15 (1.50%) | ? |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -10.14% Analyzing 169 Sales | ? |
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Population Registry for This Run
Total Known Population In Run 15/1,000
Percentage of Total Run 1.50%
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Rcardkidz · October 15, 2024
Serial Number 2538141 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 20, 2023
Serial Number 2538060 was reported as accurate.
nightstalker638 · October 30, 2021
Serial Number 2538465 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · March 24, 2021
Serial Number 2538303 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · November 22, 2020
Serial Number 2538322 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · August 18, 2020
Serial Number 2538436 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
MoatsJustin1 · May 18, 2020
Serial Number 2538839 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · February 5, 2020
Serial Number 2538328 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · January 7, 2020
Serial Number 2538328 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · January 6, 2020
Serial Number 2538328 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · December 22, 2018
Serial Number 2538147 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · November 3, 2018
Serial Number 2538060 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · June 17, 2018
Serial Number 2538172 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
propwelder · May 5, 2018
Serial Number 2538018 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Model changed from Yes to 2
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · January 30, 2018
Serial Number 2538369 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
- Model changed from Yes to 2
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · January 16, 2018
Serial Number 2538302 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
- Model changed from Yes to 2
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
nightstalker638 · October 30, 2016
Serial Number 2538465 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
- Model changed from Yes to 2
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · October 4, 2015
Serial Number 2538018 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
- Model changed from Yes to 2
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · December 22, 2014
Serial Number 2538502 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
- Model changed from Yes to 2
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · August 27, 2013
Serial Number 2538870 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
- Model changed from Yes to 2
- Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Anonymous · January 22, 2013
Serial Number 2538374 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
- Model changed from Yes to 2
Anonymous · January 22, 2013
Serial Number 2538374 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: signed adjusted to 3 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
- Model changed from Yes to 2
Anonymous · January 22, 2013
Serial Number 2538374 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
- Model changed from Yes to 2
Anonymous · August 9, 2012
Serial Number 2538567 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 974 speical r/r yes
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Grade changed from 974 to 974 Special
- Model changed from Yes to 2
- Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4