Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
Hamilton Contour catalog portrait
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

Contour

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.

1938

Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog 1938–1939

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan16 — scan16-17 upper viewport

Contour

Contour;Grade98017j;14Kgoldfillednaturalyellowonly;18K applied gold numerals. Side-of-the-wrist design also fits top or beneath wrist;flexiblelugs permitclose naturalfit;Patent applied for,shared singleasteriskfootnote.

Band
Strap illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
980 printed
Case color
Natural yellow printed
Lug design
Flexible lugs 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.

1947

Hamilton Watch Materials — 1947 replacement dial catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 37

Contour

Catalog-listed replacement dials: D57 — A.G.N. Silver. Dial size 14/0. Source date does not establish model production dates.

Dial size
14/0 printed
Dial catalog number
D57 printed

Undated publication

Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog — 1940 Watch Program (copy annotated1939)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan11 — scan11 upper upright reading derivative

Contour

Contour;Grade98017j14/0;14Kgoldfillednaturalgold;18K applied gold numerals.

Band
Strap illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
980 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Lug design
Flexible lugs 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.