Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
Hamilton Orson catalog portrait
Hamilton Watch Catalog 1959–1960, p. Medalist printed32 — complete product page. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Hamilton / Model reference

Orson

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

4 appearances

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

1959

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1959–1960

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Medalist printed32 — complete product page

Orson

17 jewels.10K Yellow Gold-filled Case. Stainless Steel Back. Yellow embossed numerals. Dial material not stated in own caption. Pearled Track. Bracelet $85.00.

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Medalist inferred
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Minute track
Pearled Track printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Dial decoration
Yellow embossed numerals printed
Marketed gender
Men printed
Case back material
Stainless steel printed

Historical price: USD 85.00 · unknown

Own caption Bracelet $85.00;USDinferred;audienceunspecified.Ownfooter prices include FederalTax;prices/specifications subjecttochange/allmodels subjecttopriorsale.

1959

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1959–1960

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Medalist printed32 — complete product page

Orson

17 jewels.10K Yellow Gold-filled Case. Stainless Steel Back. Yellow embossed numerals. Dial material not stated in own caption. Pearled Track. Strap $75.00.

Band
Strap printed
Family
Medalist inferred
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Minute track
Pearled Track printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Dial decoration
Yellow embossed numerals printed
Marketed gender
Men printed
Case back material
Stainless steel printed

Historical price: USD 75.00 · unknown

Own caption Strap $75.00;USDinferred;audienceunspecified.Ownfooter prices include FederalTax;prices/specifications subjecttochange/allmodels subjecttopriorsale.

1960

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1960–1961

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Medalist printed36 — full product page

Orson

Orson:17 Jewels;10K Yellow Gold-filled Case with Stainless Steel Back. Yellow Embossed Numerals; dial substrateunstated. Pearled Track. Medalistfamily/ownpreceding34MenAmerican-craftedAntiShockFullyAdjustedLifetimeDynavarRustproofStemNickelSilverPlatesBridgesqualified. Full dial color and windingtypeunstated.

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Medalist printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Mainspring
Lifetime Dynavar mainspring printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted printed
Minute track
Pearled track printed
Case material
10K Gold Filled with Stainless Steel Back printed
Dial decoration
Yellow Embossed Numerals printed
Marketed gender
Men printed
Movement origin
America printed
Shock resistance
Shock resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 85.00 · unknown

Ownprinted36 Bracelet $85.00;FederalTaxincluded/change/prior-saleownfooter;USDinferred/audienceunknown.

1960

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1960–1961

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Medalist printed36 — full product page

Orson

Orson:17 Jewels;10K Yellow Gold-filled Case with Stainless Steel Back. Yellow Embossed Numerals; dial substrateunstated. Pearled Track. Medalistfamily/ownpreceding34MenAmerican-craftedAntiShockFullyAdjustedLifetimeDynavarRustproofStemNickelSilverPlatesBridgesqualified. Full dial color and windingtypeunstated.

Band
Strap printed
Family
Medalist printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Mainspring
Lifetime Dynavar mainspring printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted printed
Minute track
Pearled track printed
Case material
10K Gold Filled with Stainless Steel Back printed
Dial decoration
Yellow Embossed Numerals printed
Marketed gender
Men printed
Movement origin
America printed
Shock resistance
Shock resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 75.00 · unknown

Ownprinted36 Strap $75.00;FederalTaxincluded/change/prior-saleownfooter;USDinferred/audienceunknown.