Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
Hamilton Secometer catalog portrait
Hamilton — The Fine American Watch catalog (copyright 1946), p. Viewer scan11. Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Hamilton / Model reference

Secometer

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

5 appearances

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

1946

Hamilton — The Fine American Watch catalog (copyright 1946)

Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan11 — wrist and railway pages — lower rotated reading

Secometer

Grade987S. Sweep-second hand, with Hamilton’s patented seconds-setting feature. For doctors, radio technicians, research engineers and others requiring split-minute timing.10K natural gold-filled only.18K applied gold numeral dial.

Band
Leather strap illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
987S printed
Seconds
Sweep seconds printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Applied gold numerals printed
Case material
10K gold-filled printed
Movement size
6/0 printed
Marketed gender
Men inferred

No amount printed; current price list unresolved.

1947

Hamilton — Export Revised Price List, effective February 1, 1947

Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Viewer scan 3 — men strap model export prices — lower

Secometer

Secometer. 10K gold-filled. Yellow only. Dial: Applied gold numeral. Sweep second. No watch illustration.

Band
Strap printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
987-S printed
Seconds
Sweep second printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Number color
Gold printed
Number style
Applied numerals printed
Case material
10K gold-filled printed
Ordering code
Secometer printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Historical price: USD 65.50 · 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.

1947

Hamilton — Price List (Federal Excise Tax included), effective February 1, 1947

Hamilton Watch Company · Viewer scan 6 — tax-inclusive model prices and options — overview

Secometer

Secometer. No watch illustration or movement/case/dial specification on this page.

Band
Strap printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Historical price: USD 57.75 · 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.

1947

Hamilton — Retail Jeweler Price List, effective February 1, 1947

Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 9 — men strap consumer and List prices — lower

Secometer

Secometer. 10K gold-filled. Yellow only. Dial: Applied gold numeral. Sweep second. No watch illustration.

Band
Strap printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
987-S printed
Seconds
Sweep second printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Number color
Gold printed
Number style
Applied numerals printed
Case material
10K gold-filled printed
Ordering code
Secometer printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Historical price: USD 57.75 · 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: 58.8; currency: USD;

1948

Hamilton Temporary Catalog of Watches Currently Available, March 1, 1948

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 8 — printed page 14 — rotated reading

Secometer

Secometer. Grade987S,17jewels,10Knaturalgold-filled. 18K applied gold numeral dial. Sweep-second hand with Hamilton patented second-setting feature.

Band
Strap illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
987S printed
Seconds
Sweep second printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Applied numerals printed
Case material
10K gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Historical price: USD 57.75 · unknown

Printedcatalog amount includesFederalExciseTax perimprint, March1,1948; retailwholesaleaudience unknown.