Manufacturers / Hamilton / Lamar Hamilton 1956–1957 Watch Catalog — copyright1956 factory catalog, p. Printed29 — Tyrone, Lamar, Powell, Surf, Ward (viewer30). Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.. Hamilton / Model reference
Lamar 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 7 appearances Dates below belong to publications. Different specifications remain attached to their own source appearance.
1954
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Hamilton Watches Not Illustrated (printed31,viewer32)
Lamar
Hamilton Lamar; 849512; $69.50; family: Lamar; marketed_gender: men; band: Bracelet; case_color: Yellow; dial_color: Sterling silver; number_style: 18K gold numerals; magnetic_resistance: Anti-magnetic; mainspring: Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring; jewels: 17; case_material: 10K gold-filled with stainless steel back
Band Bracelet printed
Family Lamar printed
Jewels 17 printed
Case color Yellow printed
Dial color Sterling silver printed
Mainspring Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Number style 18K gold numerals printed
Case material 10K gold-filled with stainless steel back printed
Marketed gender men printed
Magnetic resistance Anti-magnetic printed Historical price: USD 69.50 · unknown
All prices shown include Federal tax and subject change without notice; all models subject prior sale. Prices FairTraded in states where FairTradeLegislation in effect (printed page3).
1954
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Hamilton Watches Not Illustrated (printed31,viewer32)
Lamar
Hamilton Lamar; 849511; $62.50; family: Lamar; marketed_gender: men; band: Leather strap; case_color: Yellow; dial_color: Sterling silver; number_style: 18K gold numerals; magnetic_resistance: Anti-magnetic; mainspring: Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring; jewels: 17; case_material: 10K gold-filled with stainless steel back
Band Leather strap printed
Family Lamar printed
Jewels 17 printed
Case color Yellow printed
Dial color Sterling silver printed
Mainspring Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Number style 18K gold numerals printed
Case material 10K gold-filled with stainless steel back printed
Marketed gender men printed
Magnetic resistance Anti-magnetic printed Historical price: USD 62.50 · unknown
All prices shown include Federal tax and subject change without notice; all models subject prior sale. Prices FairTraded in states where FairTradeLegislation in effect (printed page3).
1954
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Index: Hamilton and Hamilton–Illinois Ladies and Men (printed32,viewer33)
Lamar
Hamilton Lamar; printed index market: men; cited printed catalog page 31; group price range $69.50 to $59.50.
Family Lamar printed
Marketed gender men printed Index section price range $69.50 to $59.50; no individual price printed for this line.
1955
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Printed page 30 — Hamilton watches for men (viewer 31)
Lamar
Hamilton Lamar; 10K Gold-filled; stainless steel back; Bracelet; printed identifier 849512; $69.50.
Band Bracelet printed
Family Hamilton fine watches printed
Seconds Subseconds illustrated
Case color Yellow printed
Case shape Rectangular illustrated
Dial color Sterling silver printed
Number style 18K Gold numerals printed
Case material 10K Gold-filled; stainless steel back printed
Marketed gender men printed Historical price: USD 69.50 · unknown
Own caption price. Intro printedpage1 allpricesincludeFederalTax, subjectchange withoutnotice andprior sale. Retail/wholesale role unstated.
1955
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Printed page 30 — Hamilton watches for men (viewer 31)
Lamar
Hamilton Lamar; 10K Gold-filled; stainless steel back; Strap; printed identifier 849511; $62.50.
Band Strap printed
Family Hamilton fine watches printed
Seconds Subseconds illustrated
Case color Yellow printed
Case shape Rectangular illustrated
Dial color Sterling silver printed
Number style 18K Gold numerals printed
Case material 10K Gold-filled; stainless steel back printed
Marketed gender men printed Historical price: USD 62.50 · unknown
Own caption price. Intro printedpage1 allpricesincludeFederalTax, subjectchange withoutnotice andprior sale. Retail/wholesale role unstated.
1956
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Printed29 — Tyrone, Lamar, Powell, Surf, Ward (viewer30)
Lamar
Hamilton Lamar;10K gold-filled;Bracelet;printed identifier849517;$69.50
Band Bracelet printed
Family Lamar printed
Jewels 17 printed
Series Medalist inferred
Case color Yellow printed
Case shape Tonneau illustrated
Number color 18K gold printed
Number style Numerals printed
Case material 10K gold-filled printed
Dial material Sterling silver printed
Marketed gender men printed
Case back material Stainless steel printed Historical price: USD 69.50 · unknown
Own caption price; tax basis and retail/wholesale role not printed on this page, not borrowed from adjacent pages.
1956
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Printed29 — Tyrone, Lamar, Powell, Surf, Ward (viewer30)
Lamar
Hamilton Lamar;10K gold-filled;Strap;printed identifier849516;$65.00
Band Strap printed
Family Lamar printed
Jewels 17 printed
Series Medalist inferred
Case color Yellow printed
Case shape Tonneau illustrated
Number color 18K gold printed
Number style Numerals printed
Case material 10K gold-filled printed
Dial material Sterling silver printed
Marketed gender men printed
Case back material Stainless steel printed Historical price: USD 65.00 · unknown
Own caption price; tax basis and retail/wholesale role not printed on this page, not borrowed from adjacent pages.
