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From the American Horology Archive:
Hamilton Grade 937 Pocket Watch

Hamilton Watch Co.

Grade: 937

Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: 9706
Grade: 937
Model: 2
Class: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 8 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: 38.937G8.18S38.182M20.H20.L38.17J25
Database Version: v52.270
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): 11.63% 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 · 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