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"9706" 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

Manufacturer: Hamilton Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 9706 Question Mark
Grade: 937 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 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: 38.937G8.18S38.182M20.H20.L38.17J25 Question Mark
Data Research: 1953 Hamilton Serial List
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Database Version: v52.445 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
3 (1.50%) 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.


Anonymous · October 25, 2019

Serial Number 9686 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2019

Serial Number 9735 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2016

Serial Number 9797 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 22, 2013

Serial Number 9642 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 23, 2013

Serial Number 9790 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 23, 2013

Serial Number 9790 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
Hamilton Grade 937 Pocket Watch