Hamilton 982 Movement Serial J2320?

Does this serial mean that this was 2320 in production? Anymore info for this serial number? Thanks.

So where does this one fit in ?


Dan

Movement above was found in a chrome-plated nickel Elgin case, adapted to take the 980 movement.
The dial is one variety of the Hamilton CALVIN model dial.


Dan

Dan that is a very interresting 980 movement.

Does it have any serial #,s anywhere on the movement.

No serial numbers anywhere on movement.

Pic. of case below - it is an Elgin nickel case, the bezel chrome plated, and expertly converted to take the 980 mvt. shown above.

Dan

An even more interesting 980 mvt. is the one below, supposedly with a hack function.

Dan.

That is a very unusally movement, i would love to see a picture under the dial,do you think that would have been for military use..

Sorry to bring up an old post, but for those who are collecting this information in research, I just had a Hamilton 982 surface in my late father's estate and is now in my hands. From what I've gathered, it once belonged to my grandfather. I've never seen it before, so it was a surprise to me when it turned up.

The movement number is J195386, which, according to the list above, should have been made between 1941 and 1942.

It will be heading south for restoration in the next few days.

Regards! Mark

Somehow I missed this discussion the first time around. I guess I may as well revive it by adding this curiosity, which shouldn't exist, according to the Gelson list of 980 movements -- serial #G39.

And one more 980. The gold print makes it hard to photograph, but the serial number reads "Sample 83."

Rene, would you please give me your professional and personal opinion of the 982? This is the only Hamilton wrist watch now I own, was owned and worn by my grandfather, and I have NEVER had a high jeweler double roller version before, so I'm very interested in knowing where my watch stood in the Hamilton line up in 1941.

Considering it was produced between 1935 and 1951 shows it must have been popular.

Any information you could offer would be MOST appreciated.

Regards! Mark

The Hamilton 982 movement was almost the top of the line for wristwatch movements at the time. It was essentially the same as the workhorse 980, but with two additional jewels (caps on the escape wheel) and a finer finish. The only thing better was the 982M, or 'Medallion'. This was essentially identical to a 982 but was finished and adjusted to a finer degree than the regular 982.

In the 1930s many gold-filled watches were available with 980 as standard, and the 982 as an extra-cost option. Gold watches used the 982 as standard. Starting in 1940 Hamilton set up a new system: all gold (and platinum) watches used the 982M; 14K gold-filled watches used the 982; and 10K gold-filled watches used the 980.

The quality of the 98s was very high, but since it was used in a wide variety of cases I'd need to see a picture of the watch to say anything about the specific style.

Thank you, sir. Once I have it restored, hopefully he'll take a few photos and we'll post them here for you to see.

My grandfather was an officer in the Army Corp of Engineers from the late 30's on, making it his career after leaving the railroad at that time. I didn't know him that well, though KNEW him into my young adult life, he lived in Texas and me in Ohio, so our paths rarely crossed. I DO know he believed in buying, owning and using only the best, so when I got this watch and was told it was his, I figured he got the best he could afford at the time.

I also wonder if it was what he wore as he marched across Europe during the war? I'll never know now, as only he and my Dad could have told me. He must have worn it quite a while and kept it serviced, as there are several jeweler service marks in the back of the case.

Thank you again for the information.

HIGH regards! Mark