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The Watchmaker's Sale

Wed, Mar 11, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-03-11 12:00:00 2026-03-11 12:00:00 America/New_York Associated Estate & Appraisal Co Associated Estate & Appraisal Co : The Watchmaker's Sale https://bid.associatedestate.com/auctions/associated-estate-appraisal/the-watchmakers-sale-20286
Master Rolex horologist's workshop and fine timepiece auction.
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Lot 164

Hamilton 16s Openface Pocket Watch, Grade 974, 17 Jewels, Serial #1183586

Estimate: $30 - $3,000
Current Bid
$20

Bid Increments

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Hamilton 16s grade 974 pocket watch featuring a 17 jewel movement and serial number 1183586 puts manufacture circa 1916. The watch has a white face with black numerals and hands, with red 5 minute indicators outside of a black minute track, and a small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. The gold Keystone Watch Case is marked  "Guaranteed 25 YEARS, J.BOSS, and has a case number 5211646. The back of the case is engraved with a train motif. 

Condition

Good condition. Minor wear commensurate with age. Some scratches and wear to the case. Movement appears clean, but it is untested and the service history is unknown.

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