Scott (1951)
1951–1952 · 14k Solid Yellow Gold · Manual
About the Scott (1951)
Made from 1951 through 1952, the Scott is a clean, no-frills dress watch from Hamilton's early postwar American production era. It runs on the caliber 747, a 17-jewel movement housed in a 14k yellow gold-filled case. The dial carries applied gold numerals and a subseconds dial at six o'clock, giving it the classic layout that defined Hamilton's mainstream dress offerings of the period.
Surviving examples tend to show their age on the dial first, applied numerals can develop patina or slight lifting at the edges, and the lacquer on the dial surface can craze or spot if the watch saw any moisture over the decades. The Scott is a good-looking, honest dress watch from an era when Hamilton was at the top of its American manufacturing game, and finding a clean example with an undamaged dial is genuinely satisfying.
From the Catalog
Hamilton described the Scott as a refined dress watch suited for everyday wear, and it was priced to be accessible within Hamilton's American-made gold-filled lineup. The combination of applied numerals and a classic round case was positioned as straightforward, dependable style without unnecessary flourish.
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What to Look For
| Dial | Look closely at the applied gold numerals for any lifting, corrosion at the feet, or uneven patina that suggests past moisture exposure. Crazing or spotting on the dial surface is common at this age and affects value. |
| Crystal | The original crystal is almost certainly a plastic acrylic by now, and replacements are common. Deep scratches or a hazy, yellowed crystal are worth noting, replacement is inexpensive, but confirm the fit is correct for the case. |
| Movement | Oil dries and thickens over decades. A movement that winds and runs today can still be starved of lubrication in ways that cause long-term wear or unpredictable timekeeping. Service history matters here. |
| Case | The 14k gold-filled case can show brassing at the lugs or bezel edges where the plating has worn through to the base metal. Check those high-contact points before buying, moderate wear is normal, but heavy brassing is hard to reverse. |
| Crown | Check that the crown winds smoothly and sets the hands without slipping or grinding. A loose or oversized replacement crown is a common quick fix that suggests prior work of uncertain quality. |
The Movement
The caliber 747 is a 17-jewel lever-set movement built in Hamilton's Lancaster, Pennsylvania factory. It is a manual-wind movement with a solid reputation for reliability and relative ease of service when properly maintained. For a movement of this age, clean lubrication and correct end-shake in the train wheels make the difference between a watch that keeps honest time and one that struggles.