He was a certified watchmaker for over 60 years. He graduated from Bowman Technical School, Lancaster, PA in 1962 and the work was done by him. PLEASE READ EVERYTHING IN THIS LISTING SO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GETTING. All of these watches will show wear, dings, scratches and other characteristics of an antique pocket watch that was used for its purpose many years ago.
There will generally be scratches around the indent where you open the lids. It is not recommended that you use a watch like this as an everyday watch. I also do not recommend anyone getting into the movement of the watch, if they are not experienced with working on these kinds of watches. I will take many pictures and show any wear and blemishes, please look at them closely so you know what you are getting. This watch was cleaned and serviced in 2014, it had an alloy mainspring put in, a lower balance hole jewel and a shipper spring. The case was polished and then the watch was put away in a case only to be taken out occasionally to be wound. This watch winds up, runs and keeps time. It has been tested prior to this listing. 1904 HAMILTON USA, 17 jewel, 18 size.Serial # 402663, Grade 924. White porcelain single sunk dial is signed Hamilton Watch Co. Polished Silverode case is in very good condition serial #840324.
Case shows some minor dings on the inside of the back cover. Glass crystal shows some minor scratches. Movement is signed - Hamilton Watch Co. Lancaster Pa, 17 Jewels Safety Pinion. PLEASE NOTE- When you set the time on this watch you need to unscrew the front bezel and pull the lever out and then set the time using the crown.Thank you for taking the time to look.