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
HowesS Bros. - 17 Jewel Special - Clinton, Ia.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 89966
Grade: 937
Model: 2
Class: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 14 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: 358.937G14.18S164.182M82.H168.L158.17J217
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.87
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 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.76% Analyzing 71 Sales
Research Note: #89620: Two-Tone Private Label Marked for "H.V. Taylor - Waterloo, Iowa." [IHC185]

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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 · October 7, 2023

Serial Number 89531 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 365 · March 29, 2022

Serial Number 89968 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2019

Serial Number 89804 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: PRIVATE LABEL
HOWES BROS. , 17 JEWEL SPECIAL , CLINTON IA.
ON MOVEMENT AND DIAL

DIAL IS SINGLE SUNK .

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 9, 2019

Serial Number 89949 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2017

Serial Number 89981 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 5, 2016

Serial Number 89930 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 9, 2015

Serial Number 89870 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 · February 24, 2014

Serial Number 89615 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 2, 2014

Serial Number 089698 was reported as accurate.

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