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From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 937 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 937

Private Label(s) in Run:

William Ehmann - Buffalo, N.Y.

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Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 9214
Grade: 937
Model: 2
Class: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 7 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: 36.937G7.18S36.182M18.H18.L36.17J23
Database Version: v52.245
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: 4 (1.33%)
$ 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 · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 9004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2019

Serial Number 9008 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2019

Serial Number 9006 was reported as accurate.

tav396 44 · March 24, 2019

Serial Number 9008 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2018

Serial Number 9069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2016

Serial Number 9022 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 8, 2015

Serial Number 9262 was reported as accurate.

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

timerestored 278 · March 23, 2015

Serial Number 9135 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 11, 2014

Serial Number 9277 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement configuration is open, however I
cannot verify that the case is original.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · June 23, 2013

Serial Number 9056 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 9190 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 7, 2013

Serial Number 9058 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · September 29, 2012

Serial Number 9187 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 29, 2012

Serial Number 9187 was reported as accurate.

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