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Nautilus 501

Compare the individual source configurations below with the watch you are identifying.

Named Hamilton model supported by non-rejected catalog evidence. Punctuation and spacing equivalents reconciled; numbered variants retained. Replacement sources do not establish watch offering dates.

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Documented source appearances

2 appearances

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

1963

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1963–1964

Hamilton Watch Company · Printed 9 — 505 Electric Watches (viewer 11)

Nautilus 501

Stainless steel case. Bracelet.

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
505 Electric printed
Caliber
505 printed
Case material
Stainless steel case printed
Movement type
Electric printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Water resistance
Weatherproof; section definition waterproof/dustproof with seals intact printed

Historical price: USD 89.50 · suggested retail

Own caption selected band price; suggested-retail notice viewer2.

1964

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1964–1965

Hamilton Watch Company · Printed13 — 505 Electric Watches

Nautilus 501

Stainless steel case.

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
505 Electric printed
Caliber
505 printed
Case material
Stainless steel case printed
Movement type
Electric printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Historical price: USD 79.50 · unknown

Own caption USD band price; own tax/retail designation unverified.