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"C038" 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 992B Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 992B

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: C038 Question Mark
Grade: 992B Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1940 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 13,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 32 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 531,750 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 22.3, 38.0, 57.1
Hamilton 16s Dial Feet Research
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Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2437.G2.16S1478.165M23.O1783.L1471.21J700 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,600.98 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
702.46 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.990% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (0.13%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.43% Analyzing 7,755 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Some Marked "U.S. Army."

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · October 19, 2024

Serial Number C10162 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 891 · September 14, 2024

Serial Number C8788 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is marked "U S ARMY" on the barrel
bridge, all else correct.

rokitmunky Supporter 8 · July 14, 2024

Serial Number C6006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2024

Serial Number C1771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2024

Serial Number C7594 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2024

Serial Number C12547 was reported as accurate.

ebsrods Supporter 128 · March 9, 2024

Serial Number C3546 was reported as accurate.

alexkedziekoins 24 · December 7, 2023

Serial Number C12722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2023

Serial Number C12722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2023

Serial Number C2817 was reported as accurate.

WatchThisYall 2 · September 21, 2023

Serial Number C7660 was reported as accurate.

billreid 143 · September 10, 2023

Serial Number C5996 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2023

Serial Number C982 was reported as accurate.

812Railroader 8 · March 14, 2023

Serial Number C11494 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2023

Serial Number C10838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2023

Serial Number C698 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2023

Serial Number C11337 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2023

Serial Number C10809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2022

Serial Number C5444 was reported as accurate.

Chiefraincloud 1 · August 21, 2022

Serial Number C1535 was reported as accurate.

jeromeschley 60 · May 2, 2022

Serial Number C3151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2022

Serial Number C11037 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 230 · February 11, 2022

Serial Number C10482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2022

Serial Number C1650 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · January 16, 2022

Serial Number C4542 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2022

Serial Number C7660 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is stamp US Army
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · December 30, 2021

Serial Number C580 was reported as accurate.

Felix1941 42 · December 28, 2021

Serial Number C7184 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 144 · December 23, 2021

Serial Number C8510 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2021

Serial Number C580 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2021

Serial Number C4854 was reported as accurate.

Carrato 96 · August 4, 2021

Serial Number C1272 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2021

Serial Number C1272 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4041 · June 19, 2021

Serial Number C10692 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2021

Serial Number C5478 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2021

Serial Number C10122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2021

Serial Number C4656 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2021

Serial Number C3503 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 20, 2021

Serial Number C11926 was reported as accurate.

ebsrods Supporter 128 · March 20, 2021

Serial Number C1376 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2021

Serial Number C1417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2021

Serial Number C7524 was reported as accurate.

jeromeschley 60 · January 31, 2021

Serial Number C725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2021

Serial Number C2432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2021

Serial Number C698 was reported as accurate.

bwcrtime 189 · December 14, 2020

Serial Number C4783 was reported as accurate.

jimcv1 1 · November 24, 2020

Serial Number C6324 was reported as accurate.

jimcv1 1 · November 24, 2020

Serial Number C6324 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2020

Serial Number C299 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2020

Serial Number C4822 was reported as accurate.

Hamilton Grade 992B Pocket Watch