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Hamilton Decagon catalog portrait
Blue Book Jewelry Store Catalog — Hamilton and Illinois selections (attributed 1929), p. 48. Blue Book Jewelry Store (as attributed by scan host).

Hamilton / Model reference

Decagon

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

28 appearances

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

1924

Hamilton — The Timekeeper (1924)

Hamilton Watch Company · 26–27

Decagon

Printed pages26–27 Milady’s Watch of Accuracy and following configuration list. No complete-watch price printed.

Band
Silk ribbon printed
Caliber
986A printed
Case color
Green printed
Case shape
Decagon printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

1924

Hamilton — The Timekeeper (1924)

Hamilton Watch Company · 26–27

Decagon

Printed pages26–27 Milady’s Watch of Accuracy and following configuration list. No complete-watch price printed.

Band
Silk ribbon printed
Caliber
986A printed
Case color
White printed
Case shape
Decagon printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

1924

Hamilton — The Timekeeper (1924)

Hamilton Watch Company · 26–27

Decagon

Printed pages26–27 Milady’s Watch of Accuracy and following configuration list. No complete-watch price printed.

Band
Silk ribbon printed
Caliber
986A printed
Case color
Green printed
Case shape
Decagon printed
Case material
14K gold filled printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

1924

Hamilton — The Timekeeper (1924)

Hamilton Watch Company · 26–27

Decagon

Printed pages26–27 Milady’s Watch of Accuracy and following configuration list. No complete-watch price printed.

Band
Silk ribbon printed
Caliber
986A printed
Case color
White printed
Case shape
Decagon printed
Case material
14K gold filled printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

1928

Hamilton — The Timekeeper Catalog (1928)

Hamilton Watch Company · 28–29

Decagon

Women’s Decagon model. Engraved 14K gold filled case, green or white gold.

Case color
Green or white printed
Case shape
Decagon printed
Case material
14K gold filled printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 48.00 · retail

Price printed in factory catalog model description; no tax treatment stated on this spread.

1928

Hamilton — The Timekeeper Catalog (1928)

Hamilton Watch Company · 28–29

Decagon

Women’s Decagon model. Engraved 14K gold case, green or white gold.

Case color
Green or white printed
Case shape
Decagon printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 60.00 · retail

Price printed in factory catalog model description; no tax treatment stated on this spread.

1928

Hamilton and Illinois Watches — Export Catalog 1928–1929

Hamilton Watch Company, Export Sales Division · 14

Decagon — catalog No. 1670

Hamilton Decagon. Catalog No.1670: 14K gold, Green, Engraved. 6/0 movement; 17 jewels. Movement No.987.

Band
Ribbon illustrated
Family
Decagon printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
987 printed
Seconds
Subsidiary seconds illustrated
Case color
Green printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
6/0 printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

No complete-watch price printed in catalog entry. Companion export price list is a separate source appearance.

1928

Hamilton and Illinois Watches — Export Catalog 1928–1929

Hamilton Watch Company, Export Sales Division · 14

Decagon — catalog No. 1671

Hamilton Decagon. Catalog No.1671: 14K gold, White, Engraved. 6/0 movement; 17 jewels. Movement No.987.

Band
Ribbon illustrated
Family
Decagon printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
987 printed
Seconds
Subsidiary seconds illustrated
Case color
White printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
6/0 printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

No complete-watch price printed in catalog entry. Companion export price list is a separate source appearance.

1928

Hamilton and Illinois Watches — Export Catalog 1928–1929

Hamilton Watch Company, Export Sales Division · 14

Decagon — catalog No. 1672

Hamilton Decagon. Catalog No.1672: 14K gold filled, Green, Engraved. 6/0 movement; 17 jewels. Movement No.987.

Band
Ribbon illustrated
Family
Decagon printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
987 printed
Seconds
Subsidiary seconds illustrated
Case color
Green printed
Case material
14K gold filled printed
Movement size
6/0 printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

No complete-watch price printed in catalog entry. Companion export price list is a separate source appearance.

1928

Hamilton and Illinois Watches — Export Catalog 1928–1929

Hamilton Watch Company, Export Sales Division · 14

Decagon — catalog No. 1673

Hamilton Decagon. Catalog No.1673: 14K gold filled, White, Engraved. 6/0 movement; 17 jewels. Movement No.987.

Band
Ribbon illustrated
Family
Decagon printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
987 printed
Seconds
Subsidiary seconds illustrated
Case color
White printed
Case material
14K gold filled printed
Movement size
6/0 printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

No complete-watch price printed in catalog entry. Companion export price list is a separate source appearance.

1928

Hamilton and Illinois Watches — Export Price List 1928–1929

Hamilton Watch Company, Export Sales Division · Hamilton catalog pages 8–15 / 18 (unnumbered)

Catalog No. 1670 — export price entry

HAMILTON. PageNo.14; CatalogNo.1670; CodeABPED; Price37.60. Five-letter order/cable code; not a movement grade or serial.

Ordering code
ABPED printed

Historical price: USD 37.60 · unknown

Printed export price inU.S.Gold; F.O.B.factory LancasterPA. Subject to change and prices ruling atshipment. No domestic retail, tax, freight-inclusive or wholesale basis assumed. Terms on scan2.

1928

Hamilton and Illinois Watches — Export Price List 1928–1929

Hamilton Watch Company, Export Sales Division · Hamilton catalog pages 8–15 / 18 (unnumbered)

Catalog No. 1671 — export price entry

HAMILTON. PageNo.14; CatalogNo.1671; CodeABPIF; Price37.60. Five-letter order/cable code; not a movement grade or serial.

Ordering code
ABPIF printed

Historical price: USD 37.60 · unknown

Printed export price inU.S.Gold; F.O.B.factory LancasterPA. Subject to change and prices ruling atshipment. No domestic retail, tax, freight-inclusive or wholesale basis assumed. Terms on scan2.

1928

Hamilton and Illinois Watches — Export Price List 1928–1929

Hamilton Watch Company, Export Sales Division · Hamilton catalog pages 8–15 / 18 (unnumbered)

Catalog No. 1672 — export price entry

HAMILTON. PageNo.14; CatalogNo.1672; CodeABPOD; Price29.10. Five-letter order/cable code; not a movement grade or serial.

Ordering code
ABPOD printed

Historical price: USD 29.10 · unknown

Printed export price inU.S.Gold; F.O.B.factory LancasterPA. Subject to change and prices ruling atshipment. No domestic retail, tax, freight-inclusive or wholesale basis assumed. Terms on scan2.

1928

Hamilton and Illinois Watches — Export Price List 1928–1929

Hamilton Watch Company, Export Sales Division · Hamilton catalog pages 8–15 / 18 (unnumbered)

Catalog No. 1673 — export price entry

HAMILTON. PageNo.14; CatalogNo.1673; CodeABPUN; Price29.10. Five-letter order/cable code; not a movement grade or serial.

Ordering code
ABPUN printed

Historical price: USD 29.10 · unknown

Printed export price inU.S.Gold; F.O.B.factory LancasterPA. Subject to change and prices ruling atshipment. No domestic retail, tax, freight-inclusive or wholesale basis assumed. Terms on scan2.

1929

Blue Book Jewelry Store Catalog — Hamilton and Illinois selections (attributed 1929)

Blue Book Jewelry Store (as attributed by scan host) · 48

Decagon

Decagon. 14K gold filled, engraved; White or green gold. Hamilton No. 987, 17 jewels, 6/0 size. Women’s engraved strap model. Section specifies Hamilton 987, 6/0 size, 17 jewels.

Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
987 printed
Case color
White or green gold printed
Case material
14K gold filled, engraved printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 48.00 · retail

Primary price printed in model caption. List price preserved separately; its basis and tax treatment are not explained.

Additional historical price: note: Literal List price; do not equate to wholesale.; label: List (as printed); amount: 58.20; currency: USD;

1929

Blue Book Jewelry Store Catalog — Hamilton and Illinois selections (attributed 1929)

Blue Book Jewelry Store (as attributed by scan host) · 48

Decagon

Decagon. 14K gold, engraved; White or green gold. Hamilton No. 987, 17 jewels, 6/0 size. Women’s engraved strap model. Section specifies Hamilton 987, 6/0 size, 17 jewels.

Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
987 printed
Case color
White or green gold printed
Case material
14K gold, engraved printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 60.00 · retail

Primary price printed in model caption. List price preserved separately; its basis and tax treatment are not explained.

Additional historical price: note: Literal List price; do not equate to wholesale.; label: List (as printed); amount: 75.20; currency: USD;

1929

Hamilton Catalog 1929 — Special Edition for the Retail Jeweler

Hamilton Watch Company · 16

Decagon — women’s, white 14K gold

Decagon — women’s, white 14K gold. Bottom caption specifies grade987/6/0 for these three shapes; top page’s989 heading belongs to Chevy Chase.

Family
Decagon printed
Caliber
987 printed
Case color
White printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
6/0 printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 60.00 · unknown

Unqualified printed dollar amount. Separate printed List amount retained; no retail/wholesale or discount basis inferred.

Additional historical price: note: Original printed List label; no assumed price basis.; label: List (as printed); amount: 75.20; currency: USD;

1929

Hamilton Catalog 1929 — Special Edition for the Retail Jeweler

Hamilton Watch Company · 16

Decagon — women’s, green 14K gold

Decagon — women’s, green 14K gold. Bottom caption specifies grade987/6/0 for these three shapes; top page’s989 heading belongs to Chevy Chase.

Family
Decagon printed
Caliber
987 printed
Case color
Green printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
6/0 printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 60.00 · unknown

Unqualified printed dollar amount. Separate printed List amount retained; no retail/wholesale or discount basis inferred.

Additional historical price: note: Original printed List label; no assumed price basis.; label: List (as printed); amount: 75.20; currency: USD;

1929

Hamilton Catalog 1929 — Special Edition for the Retail Jeweler

Hamilton Watch Company · 16

Decagon — women’s, white 14K filled gold

Decagon — women’s, white 14K filled gold. Bottom caption specifies grade987/6/0 for these three shapes; top page’s989 heading belongs to Chevy Chase.

Family
Decagon printed
Caliber
987 printed
Case color
White printed
Case material
14K filled gold printed
Movement size
6/0 printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 48.00 · unknown

Unqualified printed dollar amount. Separate printed List amount retained; no retail/wholesale or discount basis inferred.

Additional historical price: note: Original printed List label; no assumed price basis.; label: List (as printed); amount: 58.20; currency: USD;

1929

Hamilton Catalog 1929 — Special Edition for the Retail Jeweler

Hamilton Watch Company · 16

Decagon — women’s, green 14K filled gold

Decagon — women’s, green 14K filled gold. Bottom caption specifies grade987/6/0 for these three shapes; top page’s989 heading belongs to Chevy Chase.

Family
Decagon printed
Caliber
987 printed
Case color
Green printed
Case material
14K filled gold printed
Movement size
6/0 printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 48.00 · unknown

Unqualified printed dollar amount. Separate printed List amount retained; no retail/wholesale or discount basis inferred.

Additional historical price: note: Original printed List label; no assumed price basis.; label: List (as printed); amount: 58.20; currency: USD;

Undated publication

Hamilton complete-watch catalog — archive-listed 1926 (date unverified)

Hamilton Watch Company · Women’s wrist models (unnumbered)

Decagon — women’s, white 14K gold

Decagon — women’s, white 14K gold. Explicit women’s heading and grade 986A. No jewel count inherited from the separate men’s page. Ribbon shown in illustration; no printed band material.

Family
Decagon printed
Caliber
986A printed
Case color
White printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 60.00 · unknown

Unqualified printed dollar amount. Separate printed List amount retained; no retail/wholesale or discount basis inferred.

Additional historical price: note: Original printed List label; no assumed price basis.; label: List (as printed); amount: 75.20; currency: USD;

Undated publication

Hamilton complete-watch catalog — archive-listed 1926 (date unverified)

Hamilton Watch Company · Women’s wrist models (unnumbered)

Decagon — women’s, green 14K gold

Decagon — women’s, green 14K gold. Explicit women’s heading and grade 986A. No jewel count inherited from the separate men’s page. Ribbon shown in illustration; no printed band material.

Family
Decagon printed
Caliber
986A printed
Case color
Green printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 60.00 · unknown

Unqualified printed dollar amount. Separate printed List amount retained; no retail/wholesale or discount basis inferred.

Additional historical price: note: Original printed List label; no assumed price basis.; label: List (as printed); amount: 75.20; currency: USD;

Undated publication

Hamilton complete-watch catalog — archive-listed 1926 (date unverified)

Hamilton Watch Company · Women’s wrist models (unnumbered)

Decagon — women’s, white 14K gold filled

Decagon — women’s, white 14K gold filled. Explicit women’s heading and grade 986A. No jewel count inherited from the separate men’s page. Ribbon shown in illustration; no printed band material.

Family
Decagon printed
Caliber
986A printed
Case color
White printed
Case material
14K gold filled printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 48.00 · unknown

Unqualified printed dollar amount. Separate printed List amount retained; no retail/wholesale or discount basis inferred.

Additional historical price: note: Original printed List label; no assumed price basis.; label: List (as printed); amount: 58.20; currency: USD;

Undated publication

Hamilton complete-watch catalog — archive-listed 1926 (date unverified)

Hamilton Watch Company · Women’s wrist models (unnumbered)

Decagon — women’s, green 14K gold filled

Decagon — women’s, green 14K gold filled. Explicit women’s heading and grade 986A. No jewel count inherited from the separate men’s page. Ribbon shown in illustration; no printed band material.

Family
Decagon printed
Caliber
986A printed
Case color
Green printed
Case material
14K gold filled printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 48.00 · unknown

Unqualified printed dollar amount. Separate printed List amount retained; no retail/wholesale or discount basis inferred.

Additional historical price: note: Original printed List label; no assumed price basis.; label: List (as printed); amount: 58.20; currency: USD;

Undated publication

Otto Young jewelry catalog — Hamilton selection (host-listed 1924)

Otto Young & Co. (host attribution) · 50

Decagon

Source: printed page50. Milady’s Watch of Accuracy section. Shared paragraph specifies grade986,6/0-size,17 jewels,double roller escapement,Breguet hairspring and compensation balance.

Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
986 printed
Case color
White printed
Case shape
Decagon printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
6/0-size printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Daintily engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 62.00 · unknown

Unqualified dollar amount; separate amount explicitly labeled List. Retail/wholesale buyer-class mapping not established by this excerpt.

Additional historical price: note: Printed List label retained without assuming buyer class.; label: List; amount: 75.20; currency: USD;

Undated publication

Otto Young jewelry catalog — Hamilton selection (host-listed 1924)

Otto Young & Co. (host attribution) · 50

Decagon

Source: printed page50. Milady’s Watch of Accuracy section. Shared paragraph specifies grade986,6/0-size,17 jewels,double roller escapement,Breguet hairspring and compensation balance.

Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
986 printed
Case color
Green printed
Case shape
Decagon printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
6/0-size printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Daintily engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 62.00 · unknown

Unqualified dollar amount; separate amount explicitly labeled List. Retail/wholesale buyer-class mapping not established by this excerpt.

Additional historical price: note: Printed List label retained without assuming buyer class.; label: List; amount: 75.20; currency: USD;

Undated publication

Otto Young jewelry catalog — Hamilton selection (host-listed 1924)

Otto Young & Co. (host attribution) · 50

Decagon

Source: printed page50. Milady’s Watch of Accuracy section. Shared paragraph specifies grade986,6/0-size,17 jewels,double roller escapement,Breguet hairspring and compensation balance.

Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
986 printed
Case color
White printed
Case shape
Decagon printed
Case material
25-year gold filled printed
Movement size
6/0-size printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Daintily engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 48.00 · unknown

Unqualified dollar amount; separate amount explicitly labeled List. Retail/wholesale buyer-class mapping not established by this excerpt.

Additional historical price: note: Printed List label retained without assuming buyer class.; label: List; amount: 58.20; currency: USD;

Undated publication

Otto Young jewelry catalog — Hamilton selection (host-listed 1924)

Otto Young & Co. (host attribution) · 50

Decagon

Source: printed page50. Milady’s Watch of Accuracy section. Shared paragraph specifies grade986,6/0-size,17 jewels,double roller escapement,Breguet hairspring and compensation balance.

Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
986 printed
Case color
Green printed
Case shape
Decagon printed
Case material
25-year gold filled printed
Movement size
6/0-size printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Case decoration
Daintily engraved printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 46.00 · unknown

Unqualified dollar amount; separate amount explicitly labeled List. Retail/wholesale buyer-class mapping not established by this excerpt.

Additional historical price: note: Printed List label retained without assuming buyer class.; label: List; amount: 55.80; currency: USD;