1917 Hamilton 978 Mod 2, 16s, 17J, Double Roller Lever Set 14kGF B&B Case VMI

  

1917 Hamilton Grade 978, Model 2, 16s, 17J, Double Roller Serial number 1268062 Lever Set. Case Material 14K Gold Filled. Mono on case indicated that this watch belonged to'JRF' John Roach Franklin of Lynchburg, Va.

As found in estate of his son. Will need servicing since it has been in a sock drawer for years. Biography & Genealogy: Born June 30, 1898 in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Matriculated September, 1916 from Lynchburg, Virginia. (Received War Diploma January 13, 1926). Please look at all the photos as they are part of the description. Vintage and antique items sourced from estate sales.

Some fabric items may have been stored for years and may have some odor. If they have been laundered, this information will be in the description. Items are described to the best of our ability. The photos are part of the description. Thanks from the H&S Estate Sales team! This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches". The seller is "handsestatesales2018" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Closure: Open Face
• Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
• Year Manufactured: 1910-1919
• Vintage: Yes
• Personalize: No
• Case Color: Yellow Gold
• Department: Adult
• Caseback: Solid
• Escapement Type: Lever
• Features: 12-Hour Dial
• Case Material: Gold Filled
• Handmade: No
• Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
• Pocket Watch Size: 16s
• Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
• Seller Warranty: No
• Dial Style: Arabic Numerals
• With Papers: No
• With Service Records: No
• Brand: Hamilton
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Customized: No
• Dial Color: White
• Model: 978
• With Original Box/Packaging: No
• Case Finish: Polished
• With Manual/Booklet: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Display: Analog