Manufacturers / Hamilton / Otis Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog — 1940 Watch Program (copy annotated1939), p. Viewer scan11 — scan11 upper upright reading derivative. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Hamilton / Model reference
Otis 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.
1938
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan17 — scan16-17 upper viewport
Otis
Otis;Grade98017j;14Kgoldfillednaturalyellowonly;18K applied gold numerals. Reversible feature;14Kgoldfilled extraheavy construction;sidepressure/fliplocksreversedposition;presentationorganizationinsignia or monogramillustrated;U.S. patent 1,930,416 printed doubleasterisk;Not available for export (x) scoped.
Band Strap illustrated
Jewels 17 printed
Caliber 980 printed
Case color Natural yellow printed
Dial color Black printed
Number style 18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material 14K gold-filled printed
Movement size 14-0 printed
Marketed gender Men printed Historical price: USD 65.00 · retail
Printed individualdialchoice total;USDinferredUSpublisher/$notation.
1938
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan17 — scan16-17 upper viewport
Otis
Otis;Grade98017j;14Kgoldfillednaturalyellowonly;18K applied gold numerals. Reversible feature;14Kgoldfilled extraheavy construction;sidepressure/fliplocksreversedposition;presentationorganizationinsignia or monogramillustrated;U.S. patent 1,930,416 printed doubleasterisk;Not available for export (x) scoped.
Band Strap illustrated
Jewels 17 printed
Caliber 980 printed
Case color Natural yellow printed
Dial color Silver finish printed
Number style 18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material 14K gold-filled printed
Movement size 14-0 printed
Marketed gender Men printed Historical price: USD 65.00 · retail
Printed individualdialchoice total;USDinferredUSpublisher/$notation.
1940
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Viewer scan13 — scan13 lower upright reading derivative
Otis
Otis;Grade982;14K gold-fillednatural;18K applied gold numerals;extraheavywall/reversible;strap.
Band Strap illustrated
Jewels 19 printed
Caliber 982 printed
Case color Natural gold printed
Dial color Black printed
Number style 18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material 14K gold-filled printed
Movement size 14/0 printed
Case decoration Extra heavy wall; reversible case printed
Marketed gender Men printed Historical price: USD 67.50 · retail
Printed individual dial total;USD inferred US publisher/dollar notation.
1940
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Viewer scan13 — scan13 lower upright reading derivative
Otis
Otis;Grade982;14K gold-fillednatural;18K applied gold numerals;extraheavywall/reversible;strap.
Band Strap illustrated
Jewels 19 printed
Caliber 982 printed
Case color Natural gold printed
Dial color Silver printed
Number style 18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material 14K gold-filled printed
Movement size 14/0 printed
Case decoration Extra heavy wall; reversible case printed
Marketed gender Men printed Historical price: USD 67.50 · retail
Printed individual dial total;USD inferred US publisher/dollar notation.
1940
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Host viewer scan21 — Spring1940 lower upright reading derivative
Otis
Otis;19j;$67.50 printed text-only price appearance;Grade982inferredparagraphcontext.
Jewels 19 printed
Caliber 982 inferred
Marketed gender Men printed Historical price: USD 67.50 · retail
Printed Otis total in introductory paragraph;USD inferred US publisher/dollar notation.
1947
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 37
Otis
Catalog-listed replacement dials: D59 — A.G.N. Silver; D60 — A.G.N, Black. Dial size 14/0. Source date does not establish model production dates.
Dial size 14/0 printed
Dial catalog number D59, D60 printed Undated publication
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan11 — scan11 upper upright reading derivative
Otis
Otis;Grade98017j14/0;14Kgoldfillednaturalgold;18K applied gold numerals. Reversible feature;extra-heavy case.
Band Strap illustrated
Jewels 17 printed
Caliber 980 printed
Case color Natural gold printed
Dial color Black finish printed
Number style 18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material 14K gold-filled printed
Movement size 14/0 printed
Marketed gender Men printed Historical price: USD 65.00 · retail
Printed individual dial-choice price;USD inferredUSpublisher/dollar notation.
Undated publication
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan11 — scan11 upper upright reading derivative
Otis
Otis;Grade98017j14/0;14Kgoldfillednaturalgold;18K applied gold numerals. Reversible feature;extra-heavy case.
Band Strap illustrated
Jewels 17 printed
Caliber 980 printed
Case color Natural gold printed
Dial color Silver finish printed
Number style 18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material 14K gold-filled printed
Movement size 14/0 printed
Marketed gender Men printed Historical price: USD 65.00 · retail
Printed individual dial-choice price;USD inferredUSpublisher/dollar notation.
