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     Camicam New member Username: Camicam Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2008 Rating: N/A |
My great Grandfather was one of the architects on the third leg of the Panama Canal. I just inherited his Hamilton Pocket Watch that was presented to him by his co-workers on the canal, March 1942. I popped the back off and it reads Hamilton 917 17 jewels adjusted 3 positions X92811. What year was this watch made? Am I correct to say 1899? Going by the serial number on the movement? Or inside the back it says HAMILTON WATCH CO KEYSTONE JBOSS 14kt Gold filled 1315341 LANCASTER, PA?  | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3663 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
The grade 917 was made from 1936 to 1954, so it's likely to be a circa 1942 watch. | ||
| Gatorcpa Member Username: Gatorcpa Post Number: 82 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
The movement dates from 1941 or 1942 as per serial number lists I have seen. This seems to be consistent with the engraving. The serial number is listed as belonging to a 917 movement, so this is correct as well. Hope this helps, gatorcpa |