Compare the individual source configurations below with the watch you are identifying.
Named Hamilton model supported by non-rejected catalog evidence. Punctuation and spacing equivalents reconciled; numbered variants retained. Replacement sources do not establish watch offering dates.
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
6 appearances
Dates below belong to publications. Different specifications remain attached to their own source appearance.
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 9
Altair
Altair; 10K gold-filled case; Yellow; Bracelet. Page promotional claims: never needs winding; precision second setting; runs up to 2 years on replaceable energy cell; instant starting; simplified electrical system never needs adjustment.
Band
Bracelet printed
Family
505 Electric printed
Jewels
Fully jeweled (count unspecified) printed
Caliber
505 printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted printed
Case material
10K gold-filled case printed
Movement type
Electric printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed
Historical price: USD 125.00 · suggested retail
Printed p.28 retail price information identifies catalog prices as suggested retail; all prices plus Federal Tax and subject to change without notice.
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 9
Altair
Altair; 10K gold-filled case; Yellow; Strap. Page promotional claims: never needs winding; precision second setting; runs up to 2 years on replaceable energy cell; instant starting; simplified electrical system never needs adjustment.
Band
Strap printed
Family
505 Electric printed
Jewels
Fully jeweled (count unspecified) printed
Caliber
505 printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted printed
Case material
10K gold-filled case printed
Movement type
Electric printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed
Historical price: USD 110.00 · suggested retail
Printed p.28 retail price information identifies catalog prices as suggested retail; all prices plus Federal Tax and subject to change without notice.
