Manufacturers / Hamilton / Brooke Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog — 1940 Watch Program (copy annotated1939), p. Viewer scan11 — scan11 upper upright reading derivative. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Hamilton / Model reference
Brooke 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.
1938
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan17 — scan16-17 lower viewport
Brooke
Brooke;Grade98017j;14Kgoldfillednaturalyellowonly;18K applied gold numerals. Incline raisesdial to normal lineofvision;Rugged masculine design;Patent applied for,shared singleasteriskfootnote.
Band Strap illustrated
Jewels 17 printed
Caliber 980 printed
Case color Natural yellow printed
Dial shape Inclined printed
Number style 18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material 14K gold-filled printed
Movement size 14-0 printed
Marketed gender Men printed Historical price: USD 52.50 · retail
Printed individualdialchoice total;USDinferredUSpublisher/$notation.
1938
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan17 — scan16-17 lower viewport
Brooke
Brooke;Grade98017j;14Kgoldfillednaturalyellowonly;Inlaid enamel dial. Incline raisesdial to normal lineofvision;Rugged masculine design;Patent applied for,shared singleasteriskfootnote.
Band Strap illustrated
Jewels 17 printed
Caliber 980 printed
Case color Natural yellow printed
Dial shape Inclined printed
Number style Inlaid enamel dial printed
Case material 14K gold-filled printed
Movement size 14-0 printed
Marketed gender Men printed Historical price: USD 50.00 · retail
Printed individualdialchoice total;USDinferredUSpublisher/$notation.
1947
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 37
Brooke
Catalog-listed replacement dials: D54 — A.G.N, Silver; D55 — B.F, Silver. Dial size 14/0. Source date does not establish model production dates.
Dial size 14/0 printed
Dial catalog number D54, D55 printed Undated publication
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan11 — scan11 upper upright reading derivative
Brooke
Brooke;Grade98017j14/0;14Kgoldfillednaturalgold;18K applied gold numerals. Inclined to meet normal line of vision;massive design.
Band Strap illustrated
Jewels 17 printed
Caliber 980 printed
Case color Natural gold printed
Number style 18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material 14K gold-filled printed
Movement size 14/0 printed
Marketed gender Men printed Historical price: USD 52.50 · retail
Printed individual dial-choice price;USD inferredUSpublisher/dollar notation.
Undated publication
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan11 — scan11 upper upright reading derivative
Brooke
Brooke;Grade98017j14/0;14Kgoldfillednaturalgold;Inlaid black enamel numerals. Inclined to meet normal line of vision;massive design.
Band Strap illustrated
Jewels 17 printed
Caliber 980 printed
Case color Natural gold printed
Number color Black printed
Number style Inlaid black enamel numerals printed
Case material 14K gold-filled printed
Movement size 14/0 printed
Marketed gender Men printed Historical price: USD 50.00 · retail
Printed individual dial-choice price;USD inferredUSpublisher/dollar notation.
