Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 937 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 937

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 85052
Grade: 937
Model: 2
Class: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 13 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: 350.937G13.18S156.182M77.H163.L150.17J215
Database Version: v52.241
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: 3 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.45% Analyzing 71 Sales

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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 · April 17, 2023

Serial Number 85156 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2023

Serial Number 85156 was reported as accurate.

CJEmpire3 104 · February 20, 2023

Serial Number 85052 was reported as accurate.

tav396 44 · November 24, 2020

Serial Number 85041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 85041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2019

Serial Number 85076 was reported as accurate.

tav396 44 · March 4, 2019

Serial Number 85016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2018

Serial Number 85090 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number is for a grade 973 Hamilton not
a grade 937. It is a 17 jewel 973 model with a
serial number of 85090 on the plates.
Curator Response: #85090 is clearly designated as Grade 937 in the Hamilton ledgers. If you feel this information is still in error, please upload images of the watch to your collection on the site for further evaluation.

lphwatch 39 · December 23, 2017

Serial Number 85119 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 3, 2016

Serial Number 85099 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 3, 2016

Serial Number 85099 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 11, 2016

Serial Number 85152 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Hamilton Grade 937 Pocket Watch