Hamilton / Model reference
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.
Dates below belong to publications. Different specifications remain attached to their own source appearance.
1935
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan13 — scan13 lower viewport
Gail
Historical price: USD 40.00 · retail
Single printedcatalogprice; USD inferred from USpublisher/$notation. No Listcolumn here; tax/shippingunstated.
1935
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan13 — scan13 lower viewport
Gail
Historical price: USD 37.50 · retail
Single printedcatalogprice; USD inferred from USpublisher/$notation. No Listcolumn here; tax/shippingunstated.
1935
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan13 — scan13 lower viewport
Gail
Historical price: USD 40.00 · retail
Single printedcatalogprice; USD inferred from USpublisher/$notation. No Listcolumn here; tax/shippingunstated.
1935
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan13 — scan13 lower viewport
Gail
Historical price: USD 37.50 · retail
Single printedcatalogprice; USD inferred from USpublisher/$notation. No Listcolumn here; tax/shippingunstated.
1935
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan23 — scan23 women-complete viewport
Gail
Historical price: USD 37.50 · retail
Single printedadvertisingcaptionprice;USD inferredUSpublisher/$notation. No totalscomputed or productpagepricescopied;tax/shippingunstated.
1935
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan23 — scan23 women-complete viewport
Gail
Historical price: USD 37.50 · retail
Single printedadvertisingcaptionprice;USD inferredUSpublisher/$notation. No totalscomputed or productpagepricescopied;tax/shippingunstated.
1935
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan5 — scan5 captions-left-detail viewport
Gail
Historical price: USD 37.50 · retail
Single printedcaptionprice;USD inferredUSpublisher/$notation. Generic37.50/aslow/rangeclaimsnotassigned;no computedtotals/taxshippingunstated.
1935
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan5 — scan5 captions-left-detail viewport
Gail
Historical price: USD 37.50 · retail
Single printedcaptionprice;USD inferredUSpublisher/$notation. Generic37.50/aslow/rangeclaimsnotassigned;no computedtotals/taxshippingunstated.
1936
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan6 — scan6 middle viewport
Gail
Gail;grade989,17j,18-0size;10Kgoldfilled,white,silk ribbon. Separate18/0grade989heading;not assigned new997series.
Historical price: USD 37.50 · retail
Original individual caption total watch price;USD inferred USpublisher/$notation. Devon naturalyellowonly45;Gailsilkribbon37.50/bracelet40 distinct from997cord40/bracelet42.50.
1936
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan6 — scan6 middle viewport
Gail
Gail;grade989,17j,18-0size;10Kgoldfilled,white,gold-filled bracelet. Separate18/0grade989heading;not assigned new997series.
Historical price: USD 40.00 · retail
Original individual caption total watch price;USD inferred USpublisher/$notation. Devon naturalyellowonly45;Gailsilkribbon37.50/bracelet40 distinct from997cord40/bracelet42.50.
1936
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan6 — scan6 middle viewport
Gail
Gail;grade989,17j,18-0size;10Kgoldfilled,natural yellow,silk ribbon. Separate18/0grade989heading;not assigned new997series.
Historical price: USD 37.50 · retail
Original individual caption total watch price;USD inferred USpublisher/$notation. Devon naturalyellowonly45;Gailsilkribbon37.50/bracelet40 distinct from997cord40/bracelet42.50.
1936
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan6 — scan6 middle viewport
Gail
Gail;grade989,17j,18-0size;10Kgoldfilled,natural yellow,gold-filled bracelet. Separate18/0grade989heading;not assigned new997series.
Historical price: USD 40.00 · retail
Original individual caption total watch price;USD inferred USpublisher/$notation. Devon naturalyellowonly45;Gailsilkribbon37.50/bracelet40 distinct from997cord40/bracelet42.50.
1947
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 38
Gail
Catalog-listed replacement dials: B23 — B.F. Silver. Dial size 18/0. Source date does not establish model production dates.
1950
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 6 — printed page 10 rotated reading
Gail
GAIL; $57.75; 17 Jewels; 10K Natural Gold-filled Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial; Cord. Pictured configuration.
Historical price: USD 57.75 · unknown
Cover prices include Federal Tax and may change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950. Retail/wholesale unstated.
1950
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 6 — printed page 10 rotated reading
Gail
GAIL; $57.75; 17 Jewels; 10K White Gold-filled Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial; Cord. Pictured configuration.
Historical price: USD 57.75 · unknown
Cover prices include Federal Tax and may change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950. Retail/wholesale unstated.
1950
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 6 — printed page 10 rotated reading
Gail
GAIL; $60.50; 17 Jewels; 10K Natural Gold-filled Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial; Bracelet. Text-only alternative, illustration shows another configuration.
Historical price: USD 60.50 · unknown
Cover prices include Federal Tax and may change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950. Retail/wholesale unstated.
1950
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 6 — printed page 10 rotated reading
Gail
GAIL; $60.50; 17 Jewels; 10K White Gold-filled Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial; Bracelet. Text-only alternative, illustration shows another configuration.
Historical price: USD 60.50 · unknown
Cover prices include Federal Tax and may change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950. Retail/wholesale unstated.
1950
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 21 — lower rotated reading
Gail
GAIL; $57.75; 17 Jewels; 14K Gold-filled Natural Case; 18K Gold Numerals and 18K Gold Dots on Silver Dial; Cord.
Historical price: USD 57.75 · unknown
September15,1950cover:allpricesshownincludeFederalTax/subjecttochangewithoutnotice;retail/wholesaleunstated.
1950
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 21 — lower rotated reading
Gail
GAIL; $60.50; 17 Jewels; 14K Gold-filled Natural Case; 18K Gold Numerals and 18K Gold Dots on Silver Dial; Bracelet. Unpictured alternate configuration; illustration is contextual.
Historical price: USD 60.50 · unknown
September15,1950cover:allpricesshownincludeFederalTax/subjecttochangewithoutnotice;retail/wholesaleunstated.
1950
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 21 — lower rotated reading
Gail
GAIL; $57.75; 17 Jewels; 14K Gold-filled White Case; 18K Gold Numerals and 18K Gold Dots on Silver Dial; Cord.
Historical price: USD 57.75 · unknown
September15,1950cover:allpricesshownincludeFederalTax/subjecttochangewithoutnotice;retail/wholesaleunstated.
1950
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 21 — lower rotated reading
Gail
GAIL; $60.50; 17 Jewels; 14K Gold-filled White Case; 18K Gold Numerals and 18K Gold Dots on Silver Dial; Bracelet. Unpictured alternate configuration; illustration is contextual.
Historical price: USD 60.50 · unknown
September15,1950cover:allpricesshownincludeFederalTax/subjecttochangewithoutnotice;retail/wholesaleunstated.