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"6602" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 938 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 938

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6602 Question Mark
Grade: 938 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,198 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Goldthwait Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 25.938G1.18S25.181M13.O13.L25.17J14 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.61 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.90 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.021% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (3.00%) Question Mark

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · May 9, 2023

Serial Number 6630 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · December 31, 2020

Serial Number 6602 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · December 31, 2020

Serial Number 6601 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 443 · July 23, 2020

Serial Number 6639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2019

Serial Number 6632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2018

Serial Number 6633 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · January 22, 2018

Serial Number 6691 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2014

Serial Number 6639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2014

Serial Number 6639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2013

Serial Number 6639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2013

Serial Number 6690 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 938 Pocket Watch