Introduction of the Hamilton Grade 924 and 925

[Robert Sweet]

Below is a notice introducing the new 18 size, 17 jewel, grade 924 and 925 to the market.

According to "Halligan/Gelson" serial number records the first run of 924's, 1000 units (98001-99000) when to the "Finishing Dept.", Aug. 5, 1899 and were completed in 1899. The last run of 924's, 1500 units (1449001-1450500) were produced from 1923-26.

The first run of 925's, 500 units (49401-49900), went to the "Finishing Dept.", May 23, 1899 and were completed in 1899. The last run of 925's, 500 units (1414501-1415000) were produced in 1919.

Robert

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[Kent]

Nice find Robert!

[HenryB]

Interesting article Robert

Also looks the the official death statement of the Hamiliton 18 size 15 jewel movement, too be replaced by the 17 Jewel movement.

As you stated:
49501 - First 925 17 J Watch
98001 - First 924 17 J Watch

Furthermore:
97900 - Last 929 15 J Watch
112200 - Last 928 15J Watch

102001 - 103,000 922 "Imperial" 15J one run
95001-96000 923 - 18 size 15J one run

Could be off a little on the 922"Imperial" and 923- 18 size, as their has been prior discussions on these, and it seems the results may be more random and scattered (not sure :))

[Robert Sweet]

Henry,
Thanks for sharing the additional information.

Robert