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"1730" 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 937 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 937

Private Label(s) in Run:

C. Boehmer & Co. - St. Louis, Mo.

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Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1730 Question Mark
Grade: 937 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 23 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,306 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going 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: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.6, 18.0, 38.2 Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 832672, 427072 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12.937G4.18S12.182M7.H7.L12.17J7 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
25.00 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.97 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.078% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (2.75%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.39% Analyzing 73 Sales 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.


Gimparoo Supporter 703 · June 8, 2021

Serial Number 1855 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 377 · May 18, 2021

Serial Number 1828 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2020

Serial Number 1823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 1788 was reported as accurate.

rjandladyj 190 · January 28, 2016

Serial Number 1730 was reported as accurate.

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

rnewman61 2 · December 26, 2015

Serial Number 1869 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 22, 2015

Serial Number 1823 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 12, 2015

Serial Number 1823 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 6, 2014

Serial Number 1885 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 20, 2014

Serial Number 1993 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 5, 2014

Serial Number 1681 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 25, 2014

Serial Number 1912 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · August 31, 2013

Serial Number 1911 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 16, 2013

Serial Number 1870 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 1866 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 8, 2012

Serial Number 1632 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Hamilton Grade 937 Pocket Watch