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Hamilton Lexington catalog portrait
Hamilton — America’s Fine Watch Catalog, 1942 Line (copyright 1941), p. Host viewer scan40 — 1942line final catalog review upper original viewport. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Hamilton / Model reference

Lexington

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

5 appearances

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

1941

Hamilton — America’s Fine Watch Catalog, 1942 Line (copyright 1941)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Host viewer scan31 — 1942line Seckron Myron Lexington upper original viewport

Lexington

Lexington;17 jewels;sturdy stainless-steel case;Black dial with white numerals. Consumer price code12. Movement grade and size unresolved.

Band
Strap illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Dial color
Black printed
Number style
White numerals printed
Case material
Stainless steel printed
Marketed gender
Men printed

Printed configuration consumer price code 12; NOT $12. Actual dollar total unresolved/missing inside-back-cover code key.

1941

Hamilton — America’s Fine Watch Catalog, 1942 Line (copyright 1941)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Host viewer scan40 — 1942line final catalog review upper original viewport

Lexington

Lexington;17 jewels;Black dial with white numerals ONLY. Consumer price code12. Own printed grade 980.

Band
Strap illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
980 printed
Dial color
Black printed
Number style
White numerals printed
Case material
Stainless steel printed
Movement size
14/0 printed
Marketed gender
Men printed

Printed configuration consumer price code 12; NOT $12. Actual dollar total unresolved/missing inside-back-cover code key.

1947

Hamilton Watch Materials — 1947 replacement dial catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 37

Lexington

Catalog-listed replacement dials: D029 — W.F. Black. Dial size 14/0. Source date does not establish model production dates.

Dial size
14/0 printed
Dial catalog number
D029 printed

Undated publication

Hamilton — For the Minute Men of ’41

· Host viewer scan26 — Minute Men of41 upper original viewport

Lexington

Lexington;17j;MinuteMenof41Hamiltoninsert.

Band
Strap illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Dial color
Black printed
Case material
Steel inferred
Marketed gender
Men printed

Historical price: USD 42.50 · retail

Printed individual price;USD inferred dollar notation/USHamiltoncontext.

Undated publication

Hamilton Presents the Lexington

· Host viewer scan28 — Lexington introduction lower original viewport

Lexington

Lexington;17jGrade980;stainlesssteel;blackdial/whitenumerals;$42.50.

Band
Strap illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
980 printed
Dial color
Black printed
Number color
White printed
Case material
Stainless steel printed
Marketed gender
Men inferred

Historical price: USD 42.50 · retail

Printed individual price;USD inferred USHamilton/dollar context.