Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
Hamilton Forbes catalog portrait
Hamilton Supplement to the Current Catalog (dated March 1, 1948), October 1, 1948, p. Viewer scan 13 — October supplement — upper — rotated reading. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Hamilton / Model reference

Forbes

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

13 appearances

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

1948

Hamilton Supplement to the Current Catalog (dated March 1, 1948), October 1, 1948

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 13 — October supplement — upper — rotated reading

Forbes

Forbes. Grade 747, 17 jewels, 14K natural gold-filled; 18K applied gold applied numerals. Forbes bracelet is printed natural gold-filled without specified karat.

Band
Natural gold-filled bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
747 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Applied numerals printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

October 1, 1948 supplement price; includes Federal Excise Tax per cover. Retail/wholesale designation unspecified.

1948

Hamilton Supplement to the Current Catalog (dated March 1, 1948), October 1, 1948

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 13 — October supplement — upper — rotated reading

Forbes

Forbes. Grade 747, 17 jewels, 14K natural gold-filled; 18K applied gold applied numerals. Forbes bracelet is printed natural gold-filled without specified karat.

Band
Leather strap printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
747 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Applied numerals printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Historical price: USD 60.50 · unknown

October 1, 1948 supplement price; includes Federal Excise Tax per cover. Retail/wholesale designation unspecified.

1949

Hamilton Fine Wrist Watches for Men (copyright1949)

Hamilton Watch Co. · Viewer scan 3 — upper

Forbes

Forbes; index option strap; own printed price $60.50.

Band
Strap printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Historical price: USD 60.50 · unknown

All prices shown include Federal Tax and are subject to change without notice, per index page3. Printedcopyright1949/code1-9-9; exact effective date and retail/wholesale designation unspecified.

1949

Hamilton Fine Wrist Watches for Men (copyright1949)

Hamilton Watch Co. · Viewer scan 3 — upper

Forbes

Forbes; index option bracelet; own printed price $71.50.

Band
Bracelet printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

All prices shown include Federal Tax and are subject to change without notice, per index page3. Printedcopyright1949/code1-9-9; exact effective date and retail/wholesale designation unspecified.

1949

Hamilton Fine Wrist Watches for Men (copyright1949)

Hamilton Watch Co. · Viewer scan 41 — lower

Forbes

Forbes: 17 jewels;14K natural gold-filled case;18K gold numerals on silver dial;leather strap;$60.50. Both offered versions pictured.

Band
Leather strap printed
Jewels
17 printed
Seconds
Subsidiary seconds illustrated
Case color
Natural gold printed
Case shape
Rectangular illustrated
Dial color
Silver printed
Dial shape
Rectangular illustrated
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Historical price: USD 60.50 · unknown

Own illustrated sheet price. Federal Tax included and subject to change per catalog index; retail/wholesale designation and exact effective date unspecified. Copyright1949/code1-9-9.

1949

Hamilton Fine Wrist Watches for Men (copyright1949)

Hamilton Watch Co. · Viewer scan 41 — lower

Forbes

Forbes: 17 jewels;14K natural gold-filled case;18K gold numerals on silver dial;bracelet;$71.50. Both offered versions pictured.

Band
Bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Seconds
Subsidiary seconds illustrated
Case color
Natural gold printed
Case shape
Rectangular illustrated
Dial color
Silver printed
Dial shape
Rectangular illustrated
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

Own illustrated sheet price. Federal Tax included and subject to change per catalog index; retail/wholesale designation and exact effective date unspecified. Copyright1949/code1-9-9.

1950

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

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 9 — printed page 16 rotated reading

Forbes

FORBES; $71.50; 17 Jewels; 14K Natural Gold-filled Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial; Bracelet. Shownconfiguration.

Band
Bracelet illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Seconds
Subsidiary Seconds illustrated
Case color
Natural printed
Case shape
Rectangular illustrated
Dial color
Silver printed
Dial shape
Rectangular illustrated
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
14K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men inferred

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

Cover prices include Federal Tax and may change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950; retail/wholesale unstated.

1950

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

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 9 — printed page 16 rotated reading

Forbes

FORBES; $60.50; 17 Jewels; 14K Natural Gold-filled Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial; Leather Strap. Text-onlyalternative; contextualcropofshownwatch.

Band
Leather Strap printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
14K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men inferred

Historical price: USD 60.50 · unknown

Cover prices include Federal Tax and may change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950; retail/wholesale unstated.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised September 15, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 24 — printed page 18 rotated reading

Forbes

FORBES; $71.50; 17 Jewels; 14K Gold-filled Natural Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial; Bracelet.

Band
Bracelet illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
14K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men inferred

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

September15,1950cover:allpricesshownincludeFederalTax/subjecttochangewithoutnotice;retail/wholesaleunstated.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised September 15, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 24 — printed page 18 rotated reading

Forbes

FORBES; $60.50; 17 Jewels; 14K Gold-filled Natural Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial; Leather Strap. Unpictured alternative; illustration is contextual.

Band
Leather Strap printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
14K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men inferred

Historical price: USD 60.50 · unknown

September15,1950cover:allpricesshownincludeFederalTax/subjecttochangewithoutnotice;retail/wholesaleunstated.

1951

Hamilton Fine Wrist Watches for Men — copyright1951 model sheets

Hamilton Watch Co. (printed copyright) · Printed page127 — Forbes model sheet (viewer49)

Forbes

Forbes; 17 jewels; Natural Gold-filled Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial; Leather strap; $60.50. Printed numeric string 845911; role undetermined. Footer2-8-51/copyright1951.

Band
Leather strap printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Historical price: USD 60.50 · unknown

Own model-sheet option price; retail/wholesale unstated. Footer2-8-51 separate from index3-9-51; no source-wide effective date inferred.

1951

Hamilton Fine Wrist Watches for Men — copyright1951 model sheets

Hamilton Watch Co. (printed copyright) · Printed page127 — Forbes model sheet (viewer49)

Forbes

Forbes; 17 jewels; Natural Gold-filled Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial; Bracelet; $71.50. Printed numeric string 845912; role undetermined. Footer2-8-51/copyright1951.

Band
Bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

Own model-sheet option price; retail/wholesale unstated. Footer2-8-51 separate from index3-9-51; no source-wide effective date inferred.

1951

Hamilton Fine Wrist Watches for Men — copyright1951 model sheets

Hamilton Watch Co. (printed copyright) · Printed page82 — model index (viewer3)

Forbes

Index listing: Forbes; section Gold-filled and stainless steel; 17 and 18 jewels; $60.50 and $71.50; refers to printed model page 127. Own footer3-9-51/copyright1951. All prices include Federal tax and are subject to change without notice.

Marketed gender
men printed

$60.50 and $71.50. Index price; tax included; configuration assignments and retail/wholesale unstated. Own3-9-51 date applies to index only.

Additional historical price: note: Printed paired index prices; no dial or band assignment.; label: Index price 1 (configuration unspecified); amount: 60.5; currency: USD;

Additional historical price: note: Printed paired index prices; no dial or band assignment.; label: Index price 2 (configuration unspecified); amount: 71.5; currency: USD;