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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 Yellow Gold filled

Case Manufacturer: Wadsworth

Production for this Variation: 26,093

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.