Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
Hamilton First Lady FL-16 catalog portrait
Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised April 1, 1950), p. Viewer scan 2 — printed page 3 rotated reading. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Hamilton / Model reference

First Lady FL-16

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.

1948

Hamilton Temporary Catalog of Watches Currently Available, March 1, 1948

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 3 — printed page 4 — rotated reading

First Lady FL-16

First Lady FL-16. Grade 911M, 17 jewels, 14K natural gold case. High flat crystal.

Band
Cord illustrated
Family
First Lady printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
911M printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 132.00 · unknown

Printed catalog amount includes Federal Excise Tax per copyright/imprint page; retail/wholesale audience not explicitly labeled. March1,1948 date. No additional fitting amount printed here.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised April 1, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 2 — printed page 3 rotated reading

FL-16

FL-16; $132.00; 14K Gold Case; Black Numerals on Silver Dial. Silk Cord.

Band
Silk Cord printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
Black Numerals printed
Case material
14K Gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 132.00 · unknown

Printed cover: all prices shown include Federal Tax and are subject to change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950. Retail/wholesale designation unstated.