Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 937 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 937

Private Label(s) in Run:

H.V. Taylor - Waterloo, Iowa

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 15602
Grade: 937
Model: 2
Class: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 399
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,306
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Goldthwait
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2
U.S. Patents: 832672, 427072
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 56.937G11.18S56.182M27.H27.L56.17J41
Database Version: v52.289
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
25.00
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.97
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.078%
Registry Population: 5 (1.25%)
Research Note: #15504: Verified as Two-Tone Private Label Marked for "H.V. Taylor - Waterloo, Iowa" [FB].

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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.


awalker1829 Supporter 66 · February 10, 2024

Serial Number 15602 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2023

Serial Number 15673 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2020

Serial Number 15319 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2020

Serial Number 15319 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2016

Serial Number 15602 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

RHoldenFARA 2 · September 20, 2015

Serial Number 15523 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · June 17, 2015

Serial Number 15624 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · December 30, 2014

Serial Number 15572 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · October 3, 2013

Serial Number 15423 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · October 3, 2013

Serial Number 15423 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · October 2, 2012

Serial Number 15473 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Hamilton Grade 937 Pocket Watch