Hamilton / Model reference

K-506

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

4 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 18 — Automatic watches for men (viewer 19)

Automatic K-506

Hamilton Automatic K-506; Numerals, luminous markers and dots; Bracelet; printed identifier 997412; $75.00.

Band: Bracelet printed
Family: Hamilton Automatics printed
Seconds: Sweep seconds printed
Case shape: Round illustrated
Marker style: Luminous markers printed
Number color: White printed
Number style: Embossed numerals printed
Case material: Stainless steel printed
Movement type: Automatic (self-winding) printed
Dial luminosity: Luminous markers and 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 75.00 · 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 18 — Automatic watches for men (viewer 19)

Automatic K-506

Hamilton Automatic K-506; Numerals, luminous markers and dots; Strap; printed identifier 997411; $72.50.

Band: Strap printed
Family: Hamilton Automatics printed
Seconds: Sweep seconds printed
Case shape: Round illustrated
Marker style: Luminous markers printed
Number color: White printed
Number style: Embossed numerals printed
Case material: Stainless steel printed
Movement type: Automatic (self-winding) printed
Dial luminosity: Luminous markers and 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 72.50 · 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. · Printed17 — Automatic steel/calendar watches and Accumatic (viewer18)

Automatic K-506

Hamilton Automatic K-506;Stainless steel;Numerals;Bracelet;printed identifier997442;$79.50

Band: Bracelet printed
Family: Automatic K-506 printed
Dot color: Luminous printed
Case shape: Round illustrated
Marker style: Luminous markers printed
Number color: White printed
Number style: Embossed numerals printed
Case material: Stainless steel printed
Movement type: Automatic printed
Marketed gender: men printed
Water resistance: Waterproof* (catalog claim; original seal must be properly restored if opened for servicing) printed

Historical price: USD 79.50 · unknown

Own caption price. Retail/wholesale role and tax basis not printed on this page; no transfer from adjacent page.

1956

Hamilton 1956–1957 Watch Catalog — copyright1956 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Printed17 — Automatic steel/calendar watches and Accumatic (viewer18)

Automatic K-506

Hamilton Automatic K-506;Stainless steel;Numerals;Strap;printed identifier997441;$75.00

Band: Strap printed
Family: Automatic K-506 printed
Dot color: Luminous printed
Case shape: Round illustrated
Marker style: Luminous markers printed
Number color: White printed
Number style: Embossed numerals printed
Case material: Stainless steel printed
Movement type: Automatic printed
Marketed gender: men printed
Water resistance: Waterproof* (catalog claim; original seal must be properly restored if opened for servicing) printed

Historical price: USD 75.00 · unknown

Own caption price. Retail/wholesale role and tax basis not printed on this page; no transfer from adjacent page.