Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
Hamilton Sheldon catalog portrait
Hamilton and Illinois Fine Watches — copyright 1953 factory catalog, p. Hamilton printed page25 — Glenn, Brockton, Turner, Spencer and Sheldon (viewer26). Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed).

Hamilton / Model reference

Sheldon

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

9 appearances

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

1953

Hamilton and Illinois Fine Watches — copyright 1953 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed) · Hamilton printed page25 — Glenn, Brockton, Turner, Spencer and Sheldon (viewer26)

Sheldon

Hamilton Sheldon; 19 jewels; Natural Gold-filled case; 18K gold numerals; Brush finish sterling silver; Matching flexible band; Available1954 as printed; source copyright1953, exact issue date unverified. Luminous compound unstated. Case/band karat unstated. Printed catalog identifier 836612; $89.50.

Band
Matching flexible band printed
Family
Sheldon printed
Jewels
19 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Brush finish sterling silver printed
Number style
18K gold numerals printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Historical price: USD 89.50 · unknown

Own model price;catalogtitle Federal tax included andsubjectchange,pricekindunstated.

1953

Hamilton and Illinois Fine Watches — copyright 1953 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed) · Hamilton printed page25 — Glenn, Brockton, Turner, Spencer and Sheldon (viewer26)

Sheldon

Hamilton Sheldon; 19 jewels; Natural Gold-filled case; 18K gold numerals; Luminous markers and dots; Brush finish sterling silver; Matching flexible band; Available1954 as printed; source copyright1953, exact issue date unverified. Luminous compound unstated. Case/band karat unstated. Printed catalog identifier 836622; $89.50.

Band
Matching flexible band printed
Family
Sheldon printed
Jewels
19 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Brush finish sterling silver printed
Marker style
Luminous markers and dots printed
Number style
18K gold numerals printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Dial luminosity
Luminous markers and dots printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Historical price: USD 89.50 · unknown

Own model price;catalogtitle Federal tax included andsubjectchange,pricekindunstated.

1953

Hamilton and Illinois Fine Watches — copyright 1953 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed) · Hamilton printed page25 — Glenn, Brockton, Turner, Spencer and Sheldon (viewer26)

Sheldon

Hamilton Sheldon; 19 jewels; Natural Gold-filled case; 18K gold numerals; Luminous markers and dots; Black nickel finish sterling silver; Matching flexible band; Available1954 as printed; source copyright1953, exact issue date unverified. Luminous compound unstated. Case/band karat unstated. Printed catalog identifier 836632; $89.50.

Band
Matching flexible band printed
Family
Sheldon printed
Jewels
19 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Black nickel finish sterling silver printed
Marker style
Luminous markers and dots printed
Number style
18K gold numerals printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Dial luminosity
Luminous markers and dots printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Historical price: USD 89.50 · unknown

Own model price;catalogtitle Federal tax included andsubjectchange,pricekindunstated.

1953

Hamilton and Illinois Fine Watches — copyright 1953 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed) · Unnumbered model index — Hamilton and Illinois (viewer38)

Sheldon

Hamilton model index names Sheldon under for Men; directs reader to printed product page 25.

Family
Sheldon printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Unpriced model-index appearance; product-page number is a page citation, not price or product/serial number.

1954

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1954 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Watches for men: Sheldon Wallace Blair Windsor Morton Standwick Spencer Fulton (printed19,viewer20)

Sheldon

Hamilton Sheldon; 836612; $89.50; family: Sheldon; marketed_gender: men; case_material: Gold-filled; case_color: Natural; jewels: 19; band: Bracelet; magnetic_resistance: Anti-magnetic; mainspring: Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring; dial_color: Sterling silver; number_style: Numerals; number_color: 18K gold; dust_resistance: Sealed against moisture and dirt

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Sheldon printed
Jewels
19 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Dust resistance
Sealed against moisture and dirt printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 89.50 · unknown

All prices shown include Federal tax and subject change without notice; all models subject prior sale. Prices FairTraded in states where FairTradeLegislation in effect (printed page3).

1954

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1954 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Watches for men: Sheldon Wallace Blair Windsor Morton Standwick Spencer Fulton (printed19,viewer20)

Sheldon

Hamilton Sheldon; 836622; $89.50; family: Sheldon; marketed_gender: men; case_material: Gold-filled; case_color: Natural; jewels: 19; band: Bracelet; magnetic_resistance: Anti-magnetic; mainspring: Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring; dial_color: Sterling silver; number_style: Numerals; number_color: 18K gold; dust_resistance: Sealed against moisture and dirt; marker_style: Luminous markers and dots; dial_luminosity: Luminous markers and dots

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Sheldon printed
Jewels
19 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Marker style
Luminous markers and dots printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Dial luminosity
Luminous markers and dots printed
Dust resistance
Sealed against moisture and dirt printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 89.50 · unknown

All prices shown include Federal tax and subject change without notice; all models subject prior sale. Prices FairTraded in states where FairTradeLegislation in effect (printed page3).

1954

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1954 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Index: Hamilton and Hamilton–Illinois Ladies and Men (printed32,viewer33)

Sheldon

Hamilton Sheldon; printed index market: men; cited printed catalog page 19; group price range $125.00 to $85.00.

Family
Sheldon printed
Marketed gender
men printed

Index section price range $125.00 to $85.00; no individual price printed for this line.

1955

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1955 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Printed page 23 — Watches for men (viewer 24)

Sheldon

Hamilton Sheldon; 10K Gold-filled; Yellow; Bracelet; printed identifier 836612; $89.50.

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Hamilton fine watches printed
Seconds
Subseconds illustrated
Case color
Yellow printed
Case shape
Rectangular illustrated
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Number style
18K Gold numerals printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Water resistance
Water resistant (historical catalog claim); provided original seal is restored if opened for servicing, as printed footnote printed

Historical price: USD 89.50 · unknown

Own caption price. Intro printedpage1 allpricesincludeFederalTax, subjectchange withoutnotice andprior sale. Retail/wholesale role unstated.

1955

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1955 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Printed page 23 — Watches for men (viewer 24)

Sheldon

Hamilton Sheldon; 10K Gold-filled; Yellow; Bracelet; printed identifier 836622; $89.50.

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Hamilton fine watches printed
Seconds
Subseconds illustrated
Case color
Yellow printed
Case shape
Rectangular illustrated
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Marker style
Luminous markers printed
Number style
18K Gold numerals printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Dial luminosity
Luminous markers and dots printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Water resistance
Water resistant (historical catalog claim); provided original seal is restored if opened for servicing, as printed footnote printed

Historical price: USD 89.50 · unknown

Own caption price. Intro printedpage1 allpricesincludeFederalTax, subjectchange withoutnotice andprior sale. Retail/wholesale role unstated.