Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
Hamilton Converta I catalog portrait
Hamilton Watch Catalog 1959–1960, p. Electric printed14 — complete product page. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Hamilton / Model reference

Converta I

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

2 appearances

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

1959

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1959–1960

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Electric printed14 — complete product page

Converta I

Stainless Steel Case with18K Yellow Gold Cap;14K Gold Numerals and Markers(RhodiumPlated) and LuminousMarkers/Dots onYellowBrushedGold SterlingSilverDial. Waterproof*. Bracelet140/Strap125.

Band
Bracelet printed
Dial color
Yellow Brushed Gold printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted printed
Case material
Stainless Steel with 18K Yellow Gold Cap printed
Dial material
Sterling silver printed
Movement type
Electric printed
Dial luminosity
Luminous markers and dots printed
Dust resistance
Dustproof printed
Marketed gender
Men printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Water resistance
Waterproof (historical catalog claim; original seal must be properly restored if opened for servicing) printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 140.00 · unknown

Own caption Bracelet $140.00;own printed14 FederalTaxfooter,change/prior sale conditions. USDinferred,audienceunknown.

1959

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1959–1960

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Electric printed14 — complete product page

Converta I

Stainless Steel Case with18K Yellow Gold Cap;14K Gold Numerals and Markers(RhodiumPlated) and LuminousMarkers/Dots onYellowBrushedGold SterlingSilverDial. Waterproof*. Bracelet140/Strap125.

Band
Strap printed
Dial color
Yellow Brushed Gold printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted printed
Case material
Stainless Steel with 18K Yellow Gold Cap printed
Dial material
Sterling silver printed
Movement type
Electric printed
Dial luminosity
Luminous markers and dots printed
Dust resistance
Dustproof printed
Marketed gender
Men printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Water resistance
Waterproof (historical catalog claim; original seal must be properly restored if opened for servicing) printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 125.00 · unknown

Own caption Strap $125.00;own printed14 FederalTaxfooter,change/prior sale conditions. USDinferred,audienceunknown.