Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
Hamilton Lyndon catalog portrait
Hamilton and Illinois Fine Watches — copyright 1953 factory catalog, p. Hamilton printed page27. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed)

Hamilton / Model reference

Lyndon

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

9 appearances

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

1953

Hamilton and Illinois Fine Watches — copyright 1953 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed) · Hamilton printed page27 — Croydon, Foster, Kirby, Lyndon and Medford (viewer28)

Lyndon

Hamilton Lyndon; 18 jewels; Natural Gold-filled case; Luminous markers and dots; Sterling silver; Sweep seconds; Leather strap; Own CLD badge sealed against moisture and dust; luminous compound unstated. Printed catalog identifier 850921; $71.50.

Band
Leather strap printed
Family
Lyndon printed
Jewels
18 printed
Seconds
Sweep seconds printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Hand style
Luminous hands printed
Marker style
Luminous markers and dots printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Dial luminosity
Luminous markers and dots printed
Dust resistance
Sealed against dust (CLD historical claim) printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Water resistance
Sealed against moisture (CLD historical claim) printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

Own model price;catalogtitle Federal tax included andsubjectchange,pricekindunstated.

1953

Hamilton and Illinois Fine Watches — copyright 1953 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed) · Hamilton printed page27 — Croydon, Foster, Kirby, Lyndon and Medford (viewer28)

Lyndon

Hamilton Lyndon; 18 jewels; Natural Gold-filled case; 18K gold numerals; Sterling silver; Sweep seconds; Leather strap; Own CLD badge sealed against moisture and dust; plain gold numeral option, no luminous claim assigned. Printed catalog identifier 850911; $71.50.

Band
Leather strap printed
Family
Lyndon printed
Jewels
18 printed
Seconds
Sweep seconds printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Number style
18K gold numerals printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Dust resistance
Sealed against dust (CLD historical claim) printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Water resistance
Sealed against moisture (CLD historical claim) printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

Own model price;catalogtitle Federal tax included andsubjectchange,pricekindunstated.

1953

Hamilton and Illinois Fine Watches — copyright 1953 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed) · Unnumbered model index — Hamilton and Illinois (viewer38)

Lyndon

Hamilton model index names Lyndon under for Men; directs reader to printed product page 27.

Family
Lyndon printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Unpriced model-index appearance; product-page number is a page citation, not price or product/serial number.

1953

Christmas Collection of the Finest Gifts — Hamilton promotional booklet (copyright 1953)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Penna. · Unnumbered lower-priced gift watches and Hardy pocket watch (bundled viewer45)

Lyndon

Hamilton Lyndon; $71.5; gold-filled; 19 jewels; seconds: Sweep seconds; shock_resistance: Shock sealed; dust_resistance: Dust sealed; water_resistance: Moisture sealed

Family
Lyndon printed
Jewels
19 printed
Seconds
Sweep seconds printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Dust resistance
Dust sealed printed
Marketed gender
men inferred
Shock resistance
Shock sealed printed
Water resistance
Moisture sealed printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

Own printed price; introductory spread FederalTaxincluded/subjectchange. Pricekindunstated.

1954

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1954 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Watches for men: Pelham Townsend Lyndon Rodney handedness Croydon (printed21,viewer22)

Lyndon

Hamilton Lyndon; 850912; $79.50; family: Lyndon; marketed_gender: men; case_material: Gold-filled; case_color: Natural; jewels: 18; band: Bracelet; magnetic_resistance: Anti-magnetic; mainspring: Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring; dial_color: Sterling silver; number_style: Numerals; number_color: 18K gold; dust_resistance: Sealed against moisture and dirt

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Lyndon printed
Jewels
18 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Dust resistance
Sealed against moisture and dirt printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 79.50 · 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. · Watches for men: Pelham Townsend Lyndon Rodney handedness Croydon (printed21,viewer22)

Lyndon

Hamilton Lyndon; 850911; $71.50; family: Lyndon; marketed_gender: men; case_material: Gold-filled; case_color: Natural; jewels: 18; band: Leather strap; magnetic_resistance: Anti-magnetic; mainspring: Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring; dial_color: Sterling silver; number_style: Numerals; number_color: 18K gold; dust_resistance: Sealed against moisture and dirt

Band
Leather strap printed
Family
Lyndon printed
Jewels
18 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Dust resistance
Sealed against moisture and dirt printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · 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. · Watches for men: Pelham Townsend Lyndon Rodney handedness Croydon (printed21,viewer22)

Lyndon

Hamilton Lyndon; 850922; $79.50; family: Lyndon; marketed_gender: men; case_material: Gold-filled; case_color: Natural; jewels: 18; band: Bracelet; magnetic_resistance: Anti-magnetic; mainspring: Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring; dial_color: Sterling silver; number_style: Numerals; number_color: 18K gold; dust_resistance: Sealed against moisture and dirt; marker_style: Luminous markers and dots; dial_luminosity: Luminous markers and dots

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Lyndon printed
Jewels
18 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Marker style
Luminous markers and dots printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Dial luminosity
Luminous markers and dots printed
Dust resistance
Sealed against moisture and dirt printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 79.50 · 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. · Watches for men: Pelham Townsend Lyndon Rodney handedness Croydon (printed21,viewer22)

Lyndon

Hamilton Lyndon; 850921; $71.50; family: Lyndon; marketed_gender: men; case_material: Gold-filled; case_color: Natural; jewels: 18; band: Leather strap; magnetic_resistance: Anti-magnetic; mainspring: Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring; dial_color: Sterling silver; number_style: Numerals; number_color: 18K gold; dust_resistance: Sealed against moisture and dirt; marker_style: Luminous markers and dots; dial_luminosity: Luminous markers and dots

Band
Leather strap printed
Family
Lyndon printed
Jewels
18 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Marker style
Luminous markers and dots printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Dial luminosity
Luminous markers and dots printed
Dust resistance
Sealed against moisture and dirt printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · 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)

Lyndon

Hamilton Lyndon; printed index market: men; cited printed catalog page 21; group price range $79.50 to $71.50.

Family
Lyndon printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Index section price range $79.50 to $71.50; no individual price printed for this line.