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1934 Catalog Description
Scott
A handsome new model in 10K filled
gold, white or natural yellow. With raised gold figure dial shown,
$40.00. With luminous dial, $37.50.
Production Info |
Comments
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Production
Date: 1934 - 1938
Price When New: $37.50 ($40.00 with applied gold numeral
dial)
Case: 10K White Gold filled
Case Manufacturer: Wadsworth
Production for this Variation: 4,028
Movement:
987-E - 17-jewel Movement
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Comments:
Named after Robert F. Scott, the Polar explorer, the Scott was first introduced in 1934.
The Scott was a member of a new line of
Hamilton's manufactured specifically in the "lower priced" category.
This was Hamilton's first foray into the "reasonably priced" watch
market and the line was developed to compete directly with Elgin and
Waltham who sold significantly more watches than Hamilton. The 1934
Hamilton Catalog describes this line which included the Drake and
Dixon in the following way:
"Here is an entirely new group of
Hamilton watches priced well under Hamilton's customary minimum.
They are exceedingly well designed, sturdily constructed, and carry
the popular 987 Hamilton strap watch movement which is both accurate
and dependable. It has 17 extra fine ruby and sapphire jewels,
double roller escapement, sapphire pallets, Breguet hairspring and
compensation balance. Available in 10K gold filled only."
The Scott was offered in both white
and yellow gold filled.
