Description:

Hamilton 16S 17J adj. grade 974 pocket watch #853474, handsome nickel split plate movement with screw-down jewel settings and a fancy concentric circle damascene pattern, single sunk (SS) porcelain enamel dial with fancy Arabic style numbers, red 5 minute markers and a black-marked subsidiary seconds register has some faint hairlines, blue steel moon-style hands, heavy smooth polish yellow gold filled (YGF) screw back & bezel (SB&B) case, case is showing normal even wear overall with some brass showing on the bow and a bit of heavier wear on the back cover that is not yet brass but is a bit duller than the surrounding area, additionally the crown is a replacement, measures approx. 50mm diameter x 79mm in length x 15mm thick (crystal included). A simple, elegant high quality vintage Hamilton from the early 1900s in excellent overall condition!

Item Specifics:

Year Made: 1912-1913
Company: Hamilton
Movement Size: 0516S
Jewels: 1117J
Setting/Movement Type: pendant set
Adjustments: 1-3 positions
Model/Grade: 974
Serial #: 853474
Movement Finish: nickel
Movement Details: screw-down jewel settings
Dial Material: porcelain enamel
Hand Style: moon - standard
Case Style: SB&B
Case Material: Gold Filled - Yellow
Case Details: replacement crown
Case Width/Diameter: 50mm (1.97 inches)
Case Length, bow included: 79mm (3.11 inches)
Case Thickness: 15mm (0.59 inches)
Crystal Material: plastic
Condition: Excellent
Gender: Gentlemen's

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