Hamilton / Model reference

Berkshire

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

4 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 page23 — Fleetwood, Preston, Sedgman, Warwick and Berkshire (viewer24)

Berkshire

Hamilton Berkshire; 19 jewels; 14K Natural gold case; 18K gold markers and squares; Sterling silver; Leather strap; Printed catalog identifier 841711; $135.00.

Band: Leather strap printed
Family: Berkshire printed
Jewels: 19 printed
Case color: Natural printed
Dial color: Sterling silver printed
Marker style: 18K gold markers and squares printed
Case material: 14K gold printed
Marketed gender: men printed

Historical price: USD 135.00 · 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)

Berkshire

Hamilton model index names Berkshire under for Men; directs reader to printed product page 23.

Family: Berkshire printed
Marketed gender: men printed

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

1953

Christmas Collection of the Finest Gifts — Hamilton promotional booklet (copyright 1953)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Penna. · Unnumbered men’s gift-watch spread (bundled viewer44)

Berkshire

Hamilton Berkshire; $135; Natural 14K gold; 19 jewels.

Family: Berkshire printed
Jewels: 19 printed
Case color: Natural printed
Case material: 14K gold printed
Marketed gender: men printed

Historical price: USD 135.00 · unknown

Own printed price; introductory spread FederalTaxincluded/subjectchange. Pricekindunstated.

1955

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1955 factory catalog

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

Berkshire

Hamilton Berkshire; 14K Gold; Yellow; Strap; printed identifier 811171; $125.00.

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: 14K Gold printed
Marketed gender: men printed

Historical price: USD 125.00 · unknown

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