Hamilton / Model reference

K-403

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.

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Documented source appearances

6 appearances

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

1955

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1955 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Printed page 17 — Automatic watches for men (viewer 18)

Automatic K-403

Hamilton Automatic K-403; 10K Gold-filled; Yellow; Bracelet; printed identifier 997942; $95.00.

Band: Bracelet printed
Family: Hamilton Automatics printed
Seconds: Sweep seconds printed
Case color: Yellow printed
Case shape: Round illustrated
Marker style: Luminous markers printed
Minute track: Pearled track printed
Number color: Yellow printed
Number style: Embossed numerals printed
Case material: 10K Gold-filled printed
Movement type: Automatic (self-winding) printed
Dial luminosity: Luminous markers printed
Marketed gender: men printed
Shock resistance: Shock resistant (historical catalog claim) printed
Water resistance: Waterproof (historical catalog claim); provided original seal is restored if opened for servicing, as printed footnote printed
Magnetic resistance: Anti-magnetic (historical catalog claim) printed

Historical price: USD 95.00 · unknown

Own caption price. Intro printedpage1 allpricesincludeFederalTax, subjectchange withoutnotice andprior sale. Retail/wholesale role unstated.

1955

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1955 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Printed page 17 — Automatic watches for men (viewer 18)

Automatic K-403

Hamilton Automatic K-403; 10K Gold-filled; Yellow; Strap; printed identifier 997941; $89.50.

Band: Strap printed
Family: Hamilton Automatics printed
Seconds: Sweep seconds printed
Case color: Yellow printed
Case shape: Round illustrated
Marker style: Luminous markers printed
Minute track: Pearled track printed
Number color: Yellow printed
Number style: Embossed numerals printed
Case material: 10K Gold-filled printed
Movement type: Automatic (self-winding) printed
Dial luminosity: Luminous markers printed
Marketed gender: men printed
Shock resistance: Shock resistant (historical catalog claim) printed
Water resistance: Waterproof (historical catalog claim); provided original seal is restored if opened for servicing, as printed footnote printed
Magnetic resistance: Anti-magnetic (historical catalog claim) printed

Historical price: USD 89.50 · unknown

Own caption price. Intro printedpage1 allpricesincludeFederalTax, subjectchange withoutnotice andprior sale. Retail/wholesale role unstated.

1956

Hamilton 1956–1957 Watch Catalog — copyright1956 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Printed15 — automatic watches for men (viewer16)

Automatic K-403

Hamilton Automatic K-403;Yellow 10K gold-filled;Bracelet;printed identifier997942;$100.00

Band: Bracelet printed
Family: Automatic K-403 printed
Jewels: 17 printed
Seconds: Sweep second hands printed
Case color: Yellow printed
Case shape: Round illustrated
Marker color: Luminous printed
Marker style: Luminous markers printed
Minute track: Pearled track printed
Number color: Yellow printed
Number style: Embossed numerals printed
Case material: 10K gold-filled printed
Movement type: Automatic printed
Marketed gender: men printed
Water resistance: Waterproof (catalog claim; provided original seal is properly restored if opened for servicing) printed

Historical price: USD 100.00 · unknown

Own caption price. Previous printed page14 footnote: all prices include Federal Tax; prices/specifications subject to change without notice; all models subject to prior sale. Retail/wholesale role unstated.

1956

Hamilton 1956–1957 Watch Catalog — copyright1956 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Printed15 — automatic watches for men (viewer16)

Automatic K-403

Hamilton Automatic K-403;Yellow 10K gold-filled;Strap;printed identifier997941;$95.00

Band: Strap printed
Family: Automatic K-403 printed
Jewels: 17 printed
Seconds: Sweep second hands printed
Case color: Yellow printed
Case shape: Round illustrated
Marker color: Luminous printed
Marker style: Luminous markers printed
Minute track: Pearled track printed
Number color: Yellow printed
Number style: Embossed numerals printed
Case material: 10K gold-filled printed
Movement type: Automatic printed
Marketed gender: men printed
Water resistance: Waterproof (catalog claim; provided original seal is properly restored if opened for servicing) printed

Historical price: USD 95.00 · unknown

1957

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1957–1958 — copyright1957,styles1958

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 17 — upper product fragment

Automatic K-403

Automatic K-403; 10K yellow gold-filled case; Yellow embossed numerals; luminous markers; pearled track; Bracelet.

Band: Bracelet printed
Jewels: 17 printed
Case color: Yellow printed
Minute track: Pearled track printed
Number style: Yellow embossed numerals printed
Case material: 10K yellow gold-filled case printed
Movement type: Self-winding / automatic printed
Ordering code: 997942 printed
Dial decoration: Yellow embossed numerals; luminous markers; pearled track printed
Dial luminosity: Luminous markers printed
Marketed gender: Men printed
Water resistance: Waterproof*; provided original seal is properly restored if opened for servicing printed

Historical price: USD 100.00 · unknown

Own printed option price; facingprinted16 footer includes Federal Tax for continuous spread. USD inferred from USpublisher/dollar notation; price audience unstated.

1957

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1957–1958 — copyright1957,styles1958

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 17 — upper product fragment

Automatic K-403

Automatic K-403; 10K yellow gold-filled case; Yellow embossed numerals; luminous markers; pearled track; Strap.

Band: Strap printed
Jewels: 17 printed
Case color: Yellow printed
Minute track: Pearled track printed
Number style: Yellow embossed numerals printed
Case material: 10K yellow gold-filled case printed
Movement type: Self-winding / automatic printed
Ordering code: 997941 printed
Dial decoration: Yellow embossed numerals; luminous markers; pearled track printed
Dial luminosity: Luminous markers printed
Marketed gender: Men printed
Water resistance: Waterproof*; provided original seal is properly restored if opened for servicing printed

Historical price: USD 95.00 · unknown

Own printed option price; facingprinted16 footer includes Federal Tax for continuous spread. USD inferred from USpublisher/dollar notation; price audience unstated.