Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
Hamilton Lydia catalog portrait
Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1954 factory catalog, p. Women: Roberta Marilyn Colleen Sharon Lydia Trudy Marcia Adele (printed5,viewer6). Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A.

Hamilton / Model reference

Lydia

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

8 appearances

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

1954

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1954 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Women: Roberta Marilyn Colleen Sharon Lydia Trudy Marcia Adele (printed5,viewer6)

Lydia

Hamilton Lydia; $89.50; Natural 14K goldcase; Cord;17j; Sterling silverdial; 18K gold numerals; 18K gold Markers; 18K gold dots

Band
Cord printed
Family
Lydia printed
Jewels
17 printed
Dot color
18K gold printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Marker color
18K gold printed
Marker style
Markers printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 89.50 · 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 Catalog — copyright1954 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Women: Roberta Marilyn Colleen Sharon Lydia Trudy Marcia Adele (printed5,viewer6)

Lydia

Hamilton Lydia; $89.50; White 14K goldcase; Cord;17j; Sterling silverdial; 18K gold numerals; 18K gold Markers; 18K gold dots; white decorations rhodiumplated

Band
Cord printed
Family
Lydia printed
Jewels
17 printed
Dot color
18K gold (rhodium plated) printed
Case color
White printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Marker color
18K gold (rhodium plated) printed
Marker style
Markers printed
Number color
18K gold (rhodium plated) printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 89.50 · 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 Catalog — copyright1954 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Index: Hamilton and Hamilton–Illinois Ladies and Men (printed32,viewer33)

Lydia

Hamilton Lydia; printed index market: women; cited printed catalog page 5; group price range $125.00 to $82.50.

Family
Lydia printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Index section price range $125.00 to $82.50; no individual price printed for this line.

1955

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1955 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Printed page4 — gold-case model and attachment alternatives (viewer5)

Lydia

Hamilton Lydia;14K Yellow goldcase;Cord;dial_color:Sterling silver; number_style:Numerals; number_color:18K gold; marker_style:Markers; marker_color:18K gold; dot_color:18K gold; printed identifier828211;$97.50.

Band
Cord printed
Family
Lydia printed
Dot color
18K gold printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Case shape
Rounded rectangular illustrated
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Marker color
18K gold printed
Marker style
Markers printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 97.50 · 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 page4 — gold-case model and attachment alternatives (viewer5)

Lydia

Hamilton Lydia;14K White goldcase;Cord;dial_color:Sterling silver; number_style:Numerals; number_color:18K gold (rhodium plated); marker_style:Markers; marker_color:18K gold (rhodium plated); dot_color:18K gold (rhodium plated); printed identifier833911;$97.50.

Band
Cord printed
Family
Lydia printed
Dot color
18K gold (rhodium plated) printed
Case color
White printed
Case shape
Rounded rectangular illustrated
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Marker color
18K gold (rhodium plated) printed
Marker style
Markers printed
Number color
18K gold (rhodium plated) printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 97.50 · 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. · Printed3 — Medallion series dress watches (viewer4)

Lydia

Hamilton Lydia;14K Yellow Gold Case;18K Gold Numerals, markers and dots on Sterling Silver Dial;Cord;printed catalog identifier828216;$100.00

Band
Cord printed
Family
Lydia printed
Jewels
22 inferred
Series
Medallion printed
Dot color
18K gold printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Case shape
Rounded rectangular illustrated
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Lifetime Dynavar mainspring inferred
Adjustments
Fully adjusted inferred
Marker color
18K gold printed
Marker style
Markers and dots printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals, markers and dots printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women inferred
Shock resistance
Shock resistant inferred
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic inferred

Historical price: USD 100.00 · unknown

Own caption price. Same catalog printedpage2 footnote:allpricesincludeFederalTax;prices/specificationssubjecttochange withoutnotice;allmodelssubjecttopriorsale. Retail/wholesale role unstated.

1956

Hamilton 1956–1957 Watch Catalog — copyright1956 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Printed3 — Medallion series dress watches (viewer4)

Lydia

Hamilton Lydia;14K White Gold Case;18K Gold Numerals, markers and dots on Sterling Silver Dial;Cord;printed catalog identifier833916;$100.00

Band
Cord printed
Family
Lydia printed
Jewels
22 inferred
Series
Medallion printed
Dot color
18K gold printed
Case color
White printed
Case shape
Rounded rectangular illustrated
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Lifetime Dynavar mainspring inferred
Adjustments
Fully adjusted inferred
Marker color
18K gold printed
Marker style
Markers and dots printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals, markers and dots printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women inferred
Shock resistance
Shock resistant inferred
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic inferred

Historical price: USD 100.00 · unknown

Own caption price. Same catalog printedpage2 footnote:allpricesincludeFederalTax;prices/specificationssubjecttochange withoutnotice;allmodelssubjecttopriorsale. Retail/wholesale role unstated.

1957

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1957–1958 — copyright1957,styles1958

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 2 — middle product fragment

Lydia

Lydia; 14K yellow gold case. Cord. 14K gold numerals, markers and dots on sterling silver dial. Own page five-feature emblem: 22 jewels, shock resistant, fully adjusted (count unstated), anti-magnetic, Lifetime Dynavar Mainspring.

Band
Cord printed
Family
Medallion inferred
Jewels
22 printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Dial color
Sterling silver dial printed
Mainspring
Lifetime Dynavar Mainspring printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted (count unstated) printed
Marker style
14K gold numerals, markers and dots printed
Case material
14K gold case printed
Ordering code
828216 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 100.00 · unknown

Printed catalog price; own page footer includes Federal Tax. Price audience unstated. USD inferred from US publisher and dollar notation.