Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised April 1, 1950), p. Viewer scan 8 — printed page 14 rotated reading. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Hamilton / Model reference
Lester
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
17 appearances
Dates below belong to publications. Different specifications remain attached to their own source appearance.
Printed export List price effectiveFebruary1,1947. U.S. dollar interpretation of dollar signs from U.S. manufacturer; domestic retail/wholesale and tax basis unresolved. No substitution into1946 catalog.
Hamilton Watch Company · Viewer scan 6 — tax-inclusive model prices and options — overview
Lester
Lester. No watch illustration or movement/case/dial specification on this page.
Band
Strap printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Historical price: USD 66.00 · unknown
Printed price effectiveFebruary1,1947; Federal Excise Tax INCLUDED per cover scan5. USD interpretation of dollar signs from U.S. manufacturer. Separate from export prices, no earlier-date backfill.
Advertised Consumer Price Including Federal Tax, effective February 1, 1947. Secondary List column preserved separately; subject to keystone and 2% cash discount, no net dealer amount calculated.
Additional historical price: note: Printed List column; keystone and 2% cash discount terms on first page. No net dealer cost or List tax basis inferred.; label: Dealer List (before keystone and 2% cash discount); amount: 67.2; currency: USD;
Lester; index option standard; own printed price $71.50.
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown
All prices shown include Federal Tax and are subject to change without notice, per index page3. Printedcopyright1949/code1-9-9; exact effective date and retail/wholesale designation unspecified.
Own illustrated sheet price. Federal Tax included and subject to change per catalog index; retail/wholesale designation and exact effective date unspecified. Copyright1949/code1-9-9.
Lester:19 jewels;14K natural gold-filled case;Black numerals on silver dial;leather strap;$71.50.
Band
Leather strap printed
Jewels
19 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number color
Black printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown
Own illustrated sheet price. Federal Tax included and subject to change per catalog index; retail/wholesale designation and exact effective date unspecified. Copyright1949/code1-9-9.
