Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
Hamilton Baton catalog portrait
Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1958, p. 24. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Hamilton / Model reference

Baton

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

3 appearances

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

1958

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1958

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 24 — upper Men’s Five-feature Watches

Baton

Baton;22j own5-featureheading;Yellow 14K gold case. 14K Gold numerals, squares and embossed markers with embossed raised rim on Sterling Silver dial. Strap $125.00. OwnfeaturesFullyadjusted/shock-resistant/anti-magnetic/LifetimeDynavar/dustproof/rustproofstem/nickelsilverplatesbridges. BraceletillustratedbutonlyStrappriceprinted. No dialcolor/seconds/water/deluxebuckle/diamond/movementtype/caliber inference.

Band
Strap printed
Family
Medallion inferred
Jewels
22 printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Mainspring
Lifetime Dynavar mainspring printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted printed
Marker style
14K Gold numerals, squares and embossed markers with embossed raised rim on Sterling Silver dial printed
Case material
14K gold case printed
Dial decoration
14K Gold numerals, squares and embossed markers with embossed raised rim on Sterling Silver dial printed
Dust resistance
Dustproof printed
Marketed gender
Men printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 125.00 · unknown

Own24 Strap price; ownfooterAllpricesincludeFederalTax. Normanbracelet/strapseparatelypriced;Baton/Stauntonbraceletillustrationsnoadditionalbraceletprice. USDinferredUSpublisher/dollars;audienceunstated.

1959

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1959–1960

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Medallion printed28 — complete product page

Baton

22 jewels. 14K Gold Yellow Case. 14K gold numerals, squares and embossed markers; embossed raised rim on Sterling Silver Dial. Strap $125.00. Own Medallion group: American-made, fully adjusted, shock resistant, anti-magnetic, Lifetime Dynavar mainspring, dustproof; rustproof stems; nickel silver plates and bridges.

Band
Strap printed
Family
Medallion printed
Jewels
22 printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Mainspring
Lifetime Dynavar printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted printed
Case material
14K Gold printed
Dial material
Sterling silver printed
Dial decoration
14K gold numerals, squares and embossed markers; embossed raised rim printed
Dust resistance
Dustproof printed
Marketed gender
Men printed
Movement origin
American-made printed
Stem resistance
Rustproof stems (historical catalog claim) printed
Shock resistance
Shock resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed
Movement plate material
Nickel silver plates and bridges printed

Historical price: USD 125.00 · unknown

Own caption Strap $125.00;USDinferred;audienceunspecified.Ownfooter prices include FederalTax;prices/specifications subjecttochange/allmodels subjecttopriorsale.

1960

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1960–1961

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Medallion printed30 — full product page

Baton

Baton:14K Gold Yellow Case;14K Gold Numerals, Squares and Embossed Markers with Embossed Raised Rim on Sterling Silver Dial. Own22jFullyAdjustedShockAntiLifetimeDynavarheader;Priorprinted28DustproofRustproofStemNickelSilverPlatesBridges. Movement winding type and full dial color unstated.

Band
Strap printed
Family
Medallion printed
Jewels
22 printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Mainspring
Lifetime Dynavar mainspring printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted printed
Case material
14K Gold printed
Dial decoration
14K Gold Numerals, Squares and Embossed Markers with Embossed Raised Rim printed
Dust resistance
Dustproof printed
Marketed gender
Men printed
Shock resistance
Shock resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 125.00 · unknown

Ownprinted30 Strap $125.00;FederalTaxincluded/change/prior-saleownfooter/USDinferred/audienceunknown.