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Hamilton Adele catalog portrait
Hamilton and Illinois Fine Watches — copyright 1953 factory catalog, p. Printed page5. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed)

Hamilton / Model reference

Adele

Compare the individual source configurations below with the watch you are identifying.

Named product in a Hamilton factory publication, supported by the individual source transcription and at least two recorded specifications. Exact model designations retained; materials, dial and band alternatives remain source configurations. Research review state is independent of this acceptance.

A similar case or dial is a starting point. Check the documented configuration and any movement evidence before settling on an identification.

Documented source appearances

8 appearances

Dates below belong to publications. Different specifications remain attached to their own source appearance.

1953

Hamilton and Illinois Fine Watches — copyright 1953 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed) · Printed page5 — women’s dial and case configurations (viewer6)

Adele

Adele;17 jewels;14K gold Natural gold case;18K gold numerals;18K gold dots on Sterling silver dial;silk cord;printed catalog identifier815011;$87.50.

Band
Silk cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Dot color
18K gold printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Marker style
Dots printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 87.50 · unknown

Own catalog price; title page Federal tax included and subject to change. Retail/wholesale unstated.

1953

Hamilton and Illinois Fine Watches — copyright 1953 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed) · Printed page5 — women’s dial and case configurations (viewer6)

Adele

Adele;17 jewels;14K gold White gold case;18K gold numerals;18K gold, rhodium plated dots on Sterling silver dial;silk cord;printed catalog identifier815111;$87.50.

Band
Silk cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Dot color
18K gold, rhodium plated printed
Case color
White gold printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Marker style
Dots printed
Number color
18K gold, rhodium plated printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 87.50 · unknown

Own catalog price; title page Federal tax included and subject to change. Retail/wholesale unstated.

1953

Hamilton and Illinois Fine Watches — copyright 1953 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed) · Unnumbered model index — Hamilton and Illinois (viewer38)

Adele

Hamilton model index names Adele under for Women; directs reader to printed product page 5.

Family
Adele printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Unpriced model-index appearance; product-page number is a page citation, not price or product/serial number.

1954

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1954 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Women: Roberta Marilyn Colleen Sharon Lydia Trudy Marcia Adele (printed5,viewer6)

Adele

Hamilton Adele; $85.00; Natural 14K goldcase; Bracelet;17j; Sterling silverdial; 18K gold numerals; 18K gold dots

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Adele printed
Jewels
17 printed
Dot color
18K gold printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 85.00 · unknown

All prices shown include Federal tax and subject change without notice; all models subject prior sale. Prices FairTraded in states where FairTradeLegislation in effect (printed page3).

1954

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1954 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Women: Roberta Marilyn Colleen Sharon Lydia Trudy Marcia Adele (printed5,viewer6)

Adele

Hamilton Adele; $85.00; White 14K goldcase; Bracelet;17j; Sterling silverdial; 18K gold numerals; 18K gold dots; white decorations rhodiumplated

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Adele printed
Jewels
17 printed
Dot color
18K gold (rhodium plated) printed
Case color
White printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Number color
18K gold (rhodium plated) printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 85.00 · unknown

All prices shown include Federal tax and subject change without notice; all models subject prior sale. Prices FairTraded in states where FairTradeLegislation in effect (printed page3).

1954

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1954 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Women: Roberta Marilyn Colleen Sharon Lydia Trudy Marcia Adele (printed5,viewer6)

Adele

Hamilton Adele; $79.50; Natural 14K goldcase; Cord;17j; Sterling silverdial; 18K gold numerals; 18K gold dots

Band
Cord printed
Family
Adele printed
Jewels
17 printed
Dot color
18K gold printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 79.50 · unknown

All prices shown include Federal tax and subject change without notice; all models subject prior sale. Prices FairTraded in states where FairTradeLegislation in effect (printed page3).

1954

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1954 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Women: Roberta Marilyn Colleen Sharon Lydia Trudy Marcia Adele (printed5,viewer6)

Adele

Hamilton Adele; $79.50; White 14K goldcase; Cord;17j; Sterling silverdial; 18K gold numerals; 18K gold dots; white decorations rhodiumplated

Band
Cord printed
Family
Adele printed
Jewels
17 printed
Dot color
18K gold (rhodium plated) printed
Case color
White printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Number color
18K gold (rhodium plated) printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 79.50 · unknown

All prices shown include Federal tax and subject change without notice; all models subject prior sale. Prices FairTraded in states where FairTradeLegislation in effect (printed page3).

1954

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1954 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Index: Hamilton and Hamilton–Illinois Ladies and Men (printed32,viewer33)

Adele

Hamilton Adele; printed index market: women; cited printed catalog page 5; group price range $79.50 to $72.50.

Family
Adele printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Index section price range $79.50 to $72.50; no individual price printed for this line.