Lot 52- Hamilton 16 Size 974 Nickel 17 Jewel Pocket Watch Movement

This lot contains a Hamilton Watch Co., model 974 Movement No 1044966, 16 Size, 17 Jewels, stem wind and stem set 16 size movement. This should be considered a for parts movement only. The movement does not run but has the all-important good balance staff, balance wheel and hairspring. The watch is clean, has nickel bridges with “Shadow Line” damaskeening and steel screws. The movement has a gilt center wheel, gilt train, and a steel escape wheel. The movement has no whiplash regulator. The movement has no minute wheel and no hour wheel. This is a stem wind and stem set movement. The balance wheel swings freely with good motion. The balance has a tempered blued steel hairspring with the “Breguet” overcoil. The watch winds, sets and ticks with brisk motion. This is a good movement for the Hamilton 974 open face pocket watch collector, dealer, and repair person. Just the use of a single part form this movement can really save a future repair.  This is the quality of movement you should be looking for. Just the complete balance wheel can really come in handy.