Hamilton / Model reference
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.
Dates below belong to publications. Different specifications remain attached to their own source appearance.
1928
Hamilton Watch Company · 26–27
Plain Square
Plain Square model. 17-jewel movement. 14K gold filled case, green or white gold.
Historical price: USD 55.00 · retail
Price printed in factory catalog model description; no tax treatment stated on this spread.
1928
Hamilton Watch Company · 26–27
Plain Square
Plain Square model. 17-jewel movement. 14K gold case, green or white gold.
Historical price: USD 85.00 · retail
Price printed in factory catalog model description; no tax treatment stated on this spread.
1928
Hamilton Watch Company, Export Sales Division · 12
Square (Cut Corner) — catalog No. 1611
Hamilton Square (Cut Corner). Catalog No.1611: 14K gold, Green, Plain. 6/0 movement; 17 jewels. Movement No.987.
No complete-watch price printed in catalog entry. Companion export price list is a separate source appearance.
1928
Hamilton Watch Company, Export Sales Division · 12
Square (Cut Corner) — catalog No. 1612
Hamilton Square (Cut Corner). Catalog No.1612: 14K gold, White, Plain. 6/0 movement; 17 jewels. Movement No.987.
No complete-watch price printed in catalog entry. Companion export price list is a separate source appearance.
1928
Hamilton Watch Company, Export Sales Division · 12
Square (Cut Corner) — catalog No. 1613
Hamilton Square (Cut Corner). Catalog No.1613: 14K gold filled, Green, Plain. 6/0 movement; 17 jewels. Movement No.987.
No complete-watch price printed in catalog entry. Companion export price list is a separate source appearance.
1928
Hamilton Watch Company, Export Sales Division · 12
Square (Cut Corner) — catalog No. 1614
Hamilton Square (Cut Corner). Catalog No.1614: 14K gold filled, White, Plain. 6/0 movement; 17 jewels. Movement No.987.
No complete-watch price printed in catalog entry. Companion export price list is a separate source appearance.
1928
Hamilton Watch Company, Export Sales Division · Hamilton catalog pages 8–15 / 18 (unnumbered)
Catalog No. 1611 — export price entry
HAMILTON. PageNo.12; CatalogNo.1611; CodeABKIK; Price51.50. Five-letter order/cable code; not a movement grade or serial.
Historical price: USD 51.50 · unknown
Printed export price inU.S.Gold; F.O.B.factory LancasterPA. Subject to change and prices ruling atshipment. No domestic retail, tax, freight-inclusive or wholesale basis assumed. Terms on scan2.
1928
Hamilton Watch Company, Export Sales Division · Hamilton catalog pages 8–15 / 18 (unnumbered)
Catalog No. 1612 — export price entry
HAMILTON. PageNo.12; CatalogNo.1612; CodeABKOB; Price51.50. Five-letter order/cable code; not a movement grade or serial.
Historical price: USD 51.50 · unknown
Printed export price inU.S.Gold; F.O.B.factory LancasterPA. Subject to change and prices ruling atshipment. No domestic retail, tax, freight-inclusive or wholesale basis assumed. Terms on scan2.
1928
Hamilton Watch Company, Export Sales Division · Hamilton catalog pages 8–15 / 18 (unnumbered)
Catalog No. 1613 — export price entry
HAMILTON. PageNo.12; CatalogNo.1613; CodeABKUG; Price33.75. Five-letter order/cable code; not a movement grade or serial.
Historical price: USD 33.75 · unknown
Printed export price inU.S.Gold; F.O.B.factory LancasterPA. Subject to change and prices ruling atshipment. No domestic retail, tax, freight-inclusive or wholesale basis assumed. Terms on scan2.
1928
Hamilton Watch Company, Export Sales Division · Hamilton catalog pages 8–15 / 18 (unnumbered)
Catalog No. 1614 — export price entry
HAMILTON. PageNo.12; CatalogNo.1614; CodeABKYO; Price33.75. Five-letter order/cable code; not a movement grade or serial.
Historical price: USD 33.75 · unknown
Printed export price inU.S.Gold; F.O.B.factory LancasterPA. Subject to change and prices ruling atshipment. No domestic retail, tax, freight-inclusive or wholesale basis assumed. Terms on scan2.
1929
Blue Book Jewelry Store (as attributed by scan host) · 58
Plain Square
Plain Square. 14K gold filled; Green or white gold. Hamilton No. 987, 17 jewels, 6/0 size. Section movement: 17 extra fine ruby and sapphire jewels, double roller escapement, sapphire pallets, Breguet hairspring, compensation balance. Square model (cut corner).
Historical price: USD 55.00 · retail
Primary price printed in model caption. List price preserved separately; its basis and tax treatment are not explained.
Additional historical price: note: Literal List price; do not equate to wholesale.; label: List (as printed); amount: 67.50; currency: USD;
1929
Blue Book Jewelry Store (as attributed by scan host) · 58
Plain Square
Plain Square. 14K gold; Green or white gold. Hamilton No. 987, 17 jewels, 6/0 size. Section movement: 17 extra fine ruby and sapphire jewels, double roller escapement, sapphire pallets, Breguet hairspring, compensation balance. Square model (cut corner).
Historical price: USD 85.00 · retail
Primary price printed in model caption. List price preserved separately; its basis and tax treatment are not explained.
Additional historical price: note: Literal List price; do not equate to wholesale.; label: List (as printed); amount: 103.00; currency: USD;
1929
Hamilton Watch Company · 14
Square (Cut Corner) — plain, green 14K filled gold
Square (Cut Corner) — plain, green 14K filled gold. Explicit men’s heading and Hamilton 987 movement. No jewels or luminous claim inferred from other editions.
Historical price: USD 55.00 · unknown
Unqualified printed dollar amount. Separate printed List amount retained; no retail/wholesale or discount basis inferred.
Additional historical price: note: Original printed List label; no assumed price basis.; label: List (as printed); amount: 67.50; currency: USD;
1929
Hamilton Watch Company · 14
Square (Cut Corner) — plain, white 14K filled gold
Square (Cut Corner) — plain, white 14K filled gold. Explicit men’s heading and Hamilton 987 movement. No jewels or luminous claim inferred from other editions.
Historical price: USD 55.00 · unknown
Unqualified printed dollar amount. Separate printed List amount retained; no retail/wholesale or discount basis inferred.
Additional historical price: note: Original printed List label; no assumed price basis.; label: List (as printed); amount: 67.50; currency: USD;
1929
Hamilton Watch Company · 14
Square (Cut Corner) — plain, green 14K gold
Square (Cut Corner) — plain, green 14K gold. Explicit men’s heading and Hamilton 987 movement. No jewels or luminous claim inferred from other editions.
Historical price: USD 85.00 · unknown
Unqualified printed dollar amount. Separate printed List amount retained; no retail/wholesale or discount basis inferred.
Additional historical price: note: Original printed List label; no assumed price basis.; label: List (as printed); amount: 103.00; currency: USD;
1929
Hamilton Watch Company · 14
Square (Cut Corner) — plain, white 14K gold
Square (Cut Corner) — plain, white 14K gold. Explicit men’s heading and Hamilton 987 movement. No jewels or luminous claim inferred from other editions.
Historical price: USD 85.00 · unknown
Unqualified printed dollar amount. Separate printed List amount retained; no retail/wholesale or discount basis inferred.
Additional historical price: note: Original printed List label; no assumed price basis.; label: List (as printed); amount: 103.00; currency: USD;
Undated publication
Hamilton Watch Company · Grade987 strap watches — first sheet (unnumbered)
Square Cut Corner, Plain — 14K gold filled
Square Cut Corner, Plain; 14K gold filled, yellow, green or white; Consumer price $55.00, List $67.50. Heading Hamilton17JewelStrapWatches Grade987. Intro explicitly describes6/0size987 with17extra fine ruby/sapphire jewels, double-roller escapement, sapphire pallet, Breguet hairspring and compensation balance.
Historical price: USD 55.00 · retail
Explicit Consumer price. List amount separately preserved with original label; no inferred discount/tax basis. Case-color alternatives share this printed amount.
Additional historical price: note: Printed List amount alongside Consumer price for this case-metal configuration; no interpretation of commercial discount basis.; label: List (as printed); amount: 67.50; currency: USD;
Undated publication
Hamilton Watch Company · Grade987 strap watches — first sheet (unnumbered)
Square Cut Corner, Plain — 14K gold
Square Cut Corner, Plain; 14K gold, yellow, green or white; Consumer price $85.00, List $103.00. Heading Hamilton17JewelStrapWatches Grade987. Intro explicitly describes6/0size987 with17extra fine ruby/sapphire jewels, double-roller escapement, sapphire pallet, Breguet hairspring and compensation balance.
Historical price: USD 85.00 · retail
Explicit Consumer price. List amount separately preserved with original label; no inferred discount/tax basis. Case-color alternatives share this printed amount.
Additional historical price: note: Printed List amount alongside Consumer price for this case-metal configuration; no interpretation of commercial discount basis.; label: List (as printed); amount: 103.00; currency: USD;