Hamilton / Model reference

Benton

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

5 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) · Hamilton printed page24 — Kirk, Stafford, Benton, Coleman and Gilmore (viewer25)

Benton

Hamilton Benton; 19 jewels; Natural 10K gold case; 18K gold markers and squares; Sterling silver; Leather strap; Printed catalog identifier 842011; $125.00.

Band: Leather strap printed
Family: Benton printed
Jewels: 19 printed
Case color: Natural printed
Dial color: Sterling silver printed
Marker style: 18K gold markers and squares printed
Case material: 10K gold printed
Marketed gender: men printed

Historical price: USD 125.00 · unknown

Own model price;catalogtitle Federal tax included andsubjectchange,pricekindunstated.

1953

Hamilton and Illinois Fine Watches — copyright 1953 factory catalog

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

Benton

Hamilton model index names Benton under for Men; directs reader to printed product page 24.

Family: Benton printed
Marketed gender: men 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. · Fine Hamilton: Justin Parker Stafford Brockton Benton Vernon Coleman Turner (printed18,viewer19)

Benton

Hamilton Benton; 842011; $115.00; family: Benton; marketed_gender: men; case_material: Gold (purity unspecified); case_color: Natural; jewels: 19; band: Leather strap; magnetic_resistance: Anti-magnetic; mainspring: Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring; dial_color: Sterling silver; marker_style: Markers and squares; marker_color: 18K gold

Band: Leather strap printed
Family: Benton printed
Jewels: 19 printed
Case color: Natural printed
Dial color: Sterling silver printed
Mainspring: Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Marker color: 18K gold printed
Marker style: Markers and squares printed
Case material: Gold (purity unspecified) printed
Marketed gender: men printed
Magnetic resistance: Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 115.00 · 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. · Index: Hamilton and Hamilton–Illinois Ladies and Men (printed32,viewer33)

Benton

Hamilton Benton; printed index market: men; cited printed catalog page 18; group price range $125.00 to $85.00.

Family: Benton printed
Marketed gender: men printed

Index section price range $125.00 to $85.00; no individual price printed for this line.

1955

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1955 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Printed page 22 — Fine Hamilton watches (viewer 23)

Benton

Hamilton Benton; 10K Gold; Yellow; Strap; printed identifier 842011; $115.00.

Band: Strap printed
Family: Hamilton fine watches printed
Seconds: Subseconds illustrated
Case color: Yellow printed
Case shape: Rectangular illustrated
Dial color: Sterling silver printed
Marker style: 18K Gold markers and squares printed
Case material: 10K Gold printed
Marketed gender: men printed

Historical price: USD 115.00 · unknown

Own caption price. Intro printedpage1 allpricesincludeFederalTax, subjectchange withoutnotice andprior sale. Retail/wholesale role unstated.