Hamilton / Model reference

K-454

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-454

Hamilton Automatic K-454; 10K Gold-filled; stainless steel back; Yellow; Bracelet; printed identifier 997842; $95.00.

Band: Bracelet printed
Family: Hamilton Automatics printed
Seconds: Sweep seconds printed
Dot color: 18K Gold printed
Case color: Yellow printed
Case shape: Round illustrated
Marker style: Flush gold markers printed
Case material: 10K Gold-filled; stainless steel back printed
Movement type: Automatic (self-winding) printed
Dial luminosity: 18K Gold luminous dots 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-454

Hamilton Automatic K-454; 10K Gold-filled; stainless steel back; Yellow; Strap; printed identifier 997841; $89.50.

Band: Strap printed
Family: Hamilton Automatics printed
Seconds: Sweep seconds printed
Dot color: 18K Gold printed
Case color: Yellow printed
Case shape: Round illustrated
Marker style: Flush gold markers printed
Case material: 10K Gold-filled; stainless steel back printed
Movement type: Automatic (self-winding) printed
Dial luminosity: 18K Gold luminous dots 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. · Printed16 — Automatic models and Transcontinental A regional offerings (viewer17)

Automatic K-454

Hamilton Automatic K-454;Yellow 10K gold-filled with stainless steel back;Bracelet;printed identifier997842;$100.00

Band: Bracelet printed
Family: Automatic K-454 printed
Dot color: 14K Gold Luminous Dots (literal catalog wording) printed
Case color: Yellow printed
Case shape: Round illustrated
Marker color: Gold printed
Marker style: Flush gold markers printed
Case material: 10K gold-filled with stainless steel back printed
Movement type: Automatic printed
Marketed gender: men inferred
Water resistance: Waterproof* (catalog claim; preceding printed15 footnote qualifies original seal restoration after servicing) printed

Historical price: USD 100.00 · unknown

Own caption price and 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. · Printed16 — Automatic models and Transcontinental A regional offerings (viewer17)

Automatic K-454

Hamilton Automatic K-454;Yellow 10K gold-filled with stainless steel back;Strap;printed identifier997841;$95.00

Band: Strap printed
Family: Automatic K-454 printed
Dot color: 14K Gold Luminous Dots (literal catalog wording) printed
Case color: Yellow printed
Case shape: Round illustrated
Marker color: Gold printed
Marker style: Flush gold markers printed
Case material: 10K gold-filled with stainless steel back printed
Movement type: Automatic printed
Marketed gender: men inferred
Water resistance: Waterproof* (catalog claim; preceding printed15 footnote qualifies original seal restoration after servicing) printed

Historical price: USD 95.00 · unknown

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

1957

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1957–1958 — copyright1957,styles1958

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

Automatic K-454

Automatic K-454; 10K yellow gold-filled case; stainless steel back; 14K gold luminous dots; 24K flush gold markers; Bracelet.

Band: Bracelet printed
Jewels: 17 printed
Case color: Yellow printed
Case material: 10K yellow gold-filled case; stainless steel back printed
Movement type: Self-winding / automatic printed
Ordering code: 997842 printed
Dial decoration: 14K gold luminous dots; 24K flush gold markers printed
Dial luminosity: 14K gold luminous dots (as printed) 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 — lower product fragment

Automatic K-454

Automatic K-454; 10K yellow gold-filled case; stainless steel back; 14K gold luminous dots; 24K flush gold markers; Strap.

Band: Strap printed
Jewels: 17 printed
Case color: Yellow printed
Case material: 10K yellow gold-filled case; stainless steel back printed
Movement type: Self-winding / automatic printed
Ordering code: 997841 printed
Dial decoration: 14K gold luminous dots; 24K flush gold markers printed
Dial luminosity: 14K gold luminous dots (as printed) 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.