Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog — 1941 Line (copyright1940), p. Viewer scan11 — scan11 lower upright reading derivative. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..
Hamilton / Model reference
Midas
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
10 appearances
Dates below belong to publications. Different specifications remain attached to their own source appearance.
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Host viewer scan17 — 1942line upper original viewport
Midas
Midas;19jGrade982M;14K gold CORALcase;two-tone dial;printed consumer code26. 18K applied gold dots and markers to match.
Band
Strap illustrated
Jewels
19 printed
Caliber
982M printed
Case color
Coral gold printed
Dial color
Two-tone printed
Marker style
18K applied gold dots and markers printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
Men inferred
Printed configuration consumer price code 26; NOT $26. Actual dollar total unresolved/missing inside-back-cover code key. Code differences not dollar increments.
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Viewer scan 3 — men strap model export prices — upper
Midas
Midas. 14K gold. Yellow only. Dial: Applied gold dot and marker. No watch illustration.
Band
Strap printed
Jewels
19 printed
Caliber
982M printed
Dot color
Gold printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Marker color
Gold printed
Marker style
Applied dots and markers printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
14/0 printed
Ordering code
Midas printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Historical price: USD 155.50 · unknown
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
Midas
Midas. No watch illustration or movement/case/dial specification on this page.
Band
Strap printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Historical price: USD 150.00 · 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.
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 9 — men strap consumer and List prices — upper
Midas
Midas. 14K gold. Yellow only. Dial: Applied gold dot and marker. No watch illustration.
Band
Strap printed
Jewels
19 printed
Caliber
982M printed
Dot color
Gold printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Marker color
Gold printed
Marker style
Applied dots and markers printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
14/0 printed
Ordering code
Midas printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Historical price: USD 150.00 · retail
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: 140; currency: USD;
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 37
Midas
Catalog-listed replacement dials: D93 — Dot & Bar Silver; D96 — Dot & Bar Coral. Dial size 14/0. Source date does not establish model production dates.
