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Hamilton Shirley catalog portrait
Hamilton Temporary Catalog of Watches Currently Available, March 1, 1948, p. Viewer scan 5 — printed page 9 — rotated reading. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Hamilton / Model reference

Shirley

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

29 appearances

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

1948

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

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 5 — printed page 9 — rotated reading

Shirley

Shirley. Grade721,17jewels,10K gold-filled natural gold. Black figure dial. With bracelet printed despite cordlike illustration.

Band
Bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
721 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number color
Black printed
Case material
10K gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 52.25 · unknown

Printed standard configuration catalog amount includes FederalExciseTax per imprint, March1,1948; retailwholesale audience notexplicit.

1948

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

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 5 — printed page 9 — rotated reading

Shirley

Shirley. Grade721,17jewels,10K gold-filled white gold. Black figure dial. With bracelet printed despite cordlike illustration.

Band
Bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
721 printed
Case color
White gold printed
Number color
Black printed
Case material
10K gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 52.25 · unknown

Printed standard configuration catalog amount includes FederalExciseTax per imprint, March1,1948; retailwholesale audience notexplicit.

1948

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

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 5 — printed page 9 — rotated reading

Shirley

Shirley. Grade721,17jewels,10K gold-filled natural gold. 18K applied gold numeral dial. With bracelet printed despite cordlike illustration.

Band
Bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
721 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Applied numerals printed
Case material
10K gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Explicit alternate attachment or dial offered, but no configuration-specific amount printed. Headline price not transferred; currencyNULL. March1,1948.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised April 1, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 6 — printed page 11 rotated reading

Shirley

SHIRLEY; $59.25; 17 Jewels; 10K Natural Gold-filled Case; Black Numerals on Silver Dial; Silk Cord. Pictured configuration.

Band
Silk Cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
Black Numerals printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 59.25 · unknown

Cover prices include Federal Tax and may change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950. Retail/wholesale unstated.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised April 1, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 6 — printed page 11 rotated reading

Shirley

SHIRLEY; $59.25; 17 Jewels; 10K White Gold-filled Case; Black Numerals on Silver Dial; Silk Cord. Pictured configuration.

Band
Silk Cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
White printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
Black Numerals printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 59.25 · unknown

Cover prices include Federal Tax and may change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950. Retail/wholesale unstated.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised April 1, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 6 — printed page 11 rotated reading

Shirley

SHIRLEY; $55.00; 17 Jewels; 10K Natural Gold-filled Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial; Silk Cord. Natural-only asterisked option. Text-only alternative, illustration shows another configuration.

Band
Silk Cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 55.00 · unknown

Cover prices include Federal Tax and may change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950. Retail/wholesale unstated.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised April 1, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 6 — printed page 11 rotated reading

Shirley

SHIRLEY; $57.75; 17 Jewels; 10K Natural Gold-filled Case; Black Numerals on Silver Dial; Bracelet. Text-only alternative, illustration shows another configuration.

Band
Bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
Black Numerals printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 57.75 · unknown

Cover prices include Federal Tax and may change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950. Retail/wholesale unstated.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised April 1, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 6 — printed page 11 rotated reading

Shirley

SHIRLEY; $57.75; 17 Jewels; 10K White Gold-filled Case; Black Numerals on Silver Dial; Bracelet. Text-only alternative, illustration shows another configuration.

Band
Bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
White printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
Black Numerals printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 57.75 · unknown

Cover prices include Federal Tax and may change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950. Retail/wholesale unstated.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised April 1, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 6 — printed page 11 rotated reading

Shirley

SHIRLEY; $60.50; 17 Jewels; 10K Natural Gold-filled Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial; Bracelet. Natural-only asterisked option. Text-only alternative, illustration shows another configuration.

Band
Bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 60.50 · unknown

Cover prices include Federal Tax and may change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950. Retail/wholesale unstated.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised September 15, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 22 — printed page 14 rotated reading

Shirley

SHIRLEY; $52.25;17 Jewels;10K Natural Gold-filled Case;Black Numerals on Silver Dial;Silk Cord.

Band
Silk Cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
Black Numerals printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women inferred

Historical price: USD 52.25 · unknown

September15,1950cover:allpricesincludeFederalTax/subjecttochange;retail/wholesaleunstated. Shirleyheading59.25 conflicts with ownpairedconfigurationprices;unassignedheaderpricepreserved.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised September 15, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 22 — printed page 14 rotated reading

Shirley

SHIRLEY; $55.00;17 Jewels;10K Natural Gold-filled Case;18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial;Silk Cord. Unpictured alternative; illustrated configuration retained only as context.

Band
Silk Cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women inferred

Historical price: USD 55.00 · unknown

September15,1950cover:allpricesincludeFederalTax/subjecttochange;retail/wholesaleunstated. Shirleyheading59.25 conflicts with ownpairedconfigurationprices;unassignedheaderpricepreserved.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised September 15, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 22 — printed page 14 rotated reading

Shirley

SHIRLEY; $57.75;17 Jewels;10K Natural Gold-filled Case;Black Numerals on Silver Dial;Bracelet. Unpictured alternative; illustrated configuration retained only as context.

Band
Bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
Black Numerals printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women inferred

Historical price: USD 57.75 · unknown

September15,1950cover:allpricesincludeFederalTax/subjecttochange;retail/wholesaleunstated. Shirleyheading59.25 conflicts with ownpairedconfigurationprices;unassignedheaderpricepreserved.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised September 15, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 22 — printed page 14 rotated reading

Shirley

SHIRLEY; $60.50;17 Jewels;10K Natural Gold-filled Case;18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial;Bracelet. Unpictured alternative; illustrated configuration retained only as context.

Band
Bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women inferred

Historical price: USD 60.50 · unknown

September15,1950cover:allpricesincludeFederalTax/subjecttochange;retail/wholesaleunstated. Shirleyheading59.25 conflicts with ownpairedconfigurationprices;unassignedheaderpricepreserved.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised September 15, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 22 — printed page 14 rotated reading

Shirley

SHIRLEY; $52.25;17 Jewels;10K White Gold-filled Case;Black Numerals on Silver Dial;Silk Cord.

Band
Silk Cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
White printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
Black Numerals printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women inferred

Historical price: USD 52.25 · unknown

September15,1950cover:allpricesincludeFederalTax/subjecttochange;retail/wholesaleunstated. Shirleyheading59.25 conflicts with ownpairedconfigurationprices;unassignedheaderpricepreserved.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised September 15, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 22 — printed page 14 rotated reading

Shirley

SHIRLEY; $55.00;17 Jewels;10K White Gold-filled Case;18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial;Silk Cord. Unpictured alternative; illustrated configuration retained only as context.

Band
Silk Cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
White printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women inferred

Historical price: USD 55.00 · unknown

September15,1950cover:allpricesincludeFederalTax/subjecttochange;retail/wholesaleunstated. Shirleyheading59.25 conflicts with ownpairedconfigurationprices;unassignedheaderpricepreserved.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised September 15, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 22 — printed page 14 rotated reading

Shirley

SHIRLEY; $57.75;17 Jewels;10K White Gold-filled Case;Black Numerals on Silver Dial;Bracelet. Unpictured alternative; illustrated configuration retained only as context.

Band
Bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
White printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
Black Numerals printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women inferred

Historical price: USD 57.75 · unknown

September15,1950cover:allpricesincludeFederalTax/subjecttochange;retail/wholesaleunstated. Shirleyheading59.25 conflicts with ownpairedconfigurationprices;unassignedheaderpricepreserved.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised September 15, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 22 — printed page 14 rotated reading

Shirley

SHIRLEY; $60.50;17 Jewels;10K White Gold-filled Case;18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial;Bracelet. Unpictured alternative; illustrated configuration retained only as context.

Band
Bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
White printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
10K Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women inferred

Historical price: USD 60.50 · unknown

September15,1950cover:allpricesincludeFederalTax/subjecttochange;retail/wholesaleunstated. Shirleyheading59.25 conflicts with ownpairedconfigurationprices;unassignedheaderpricepreserved.

1964

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1964–1965

Hamilton Watch Company · Printed9 — Ladies Medallion Watches

Shirley

10K white rolled gold plate case;stainless steel back.

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Medallion printed
Jewels
22 printed
Mainspring
Unbreakable Dynavar mainspring printed
Number style
Hand-applied14K gold numerals and markers printed
Case material
10K white rolled gold plate case;stainless steel back printed
Movement type
Medallion movement printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 65.00 · unknown

Own caption USD price; retail designation and tax notice unverified on own page.

1964

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1964–1965

Hamilton Watch Company · Printed9 — Ladies Medallion Watches

Shirley

10K white rolled gold plate case;stainless steel back.

Band
Cord printed
Family
Medallion printed
Jewels
22 printed
Mainspring
Unbreakable Dynavar mainspring printed
Number style
Hand-applied14K gold numerals and markers printed
Case material
10K white rolled gold plate case;stainless steel back printed
Movement type
Medallion movement printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 59.95 · unknown

Own caption USD price; retail designation and tax notice unverified on own page.

1964

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1964–1965

Hamilton Watch Company · Printed9 — Ladies Medallion Watches

Shirley

10K yellow rolled gold plate case;stainless steel back.

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Medallion printed
Jewels
22 printed
Mainspring
Unbreakable Dynavar mainspring printed
Number style
Hand-applied14K gold numerals and markers printed
Case material
10K yellow rolled gold plate case;stainless steel back printed
Movement type
Medallion movement printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 65.00 · unknown

Own caption USD price; retail designation and tax notice unverified on own page.

1964

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1964–1965

Hamilton Watch Company · Printed9 — Ladies Medallion Watches

Shirley

10K yellow rolled gold plate case;stainless steel back.

Band
Cord printed
Family
Medallion printed
Jewels
22 printed
Mainspring
Unbreakable Dynavar mainspring printed
Number style
Hand-applied14K gold numerals and markers printed
Case material
10K yellow rolled gold plate case;stainless steel back printed
Movement type
Medallion movement printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 59.95 · unknown

Own caption USD price; retail designation and tax notice unverified on own page.

1965

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1965–1966

Hamilton Watch Company · Printed6 — Medallion Watches (viewer8)

Shirley

10K white rolled gold plate; stainless steel back. Bracelet configuration. Shared Medallion panel:22jewels,shock-resistant,anti-magnetic,fully adjusted,unbreakable Dynavar mainspring,hand-applied14K gold numerals and markers.

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Medallion printed
Jewels
22 printed
Case color
white printed
Mainspring
Unbreakable Dynavar printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted printed
Marker style
Hand-applied14K gold numerals and markers printed
Case material
10K white rolled gold plate; stainless steel back printed
Movement type
Medallion movement printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 65.00 · suggested retail

Own caption model/band price; printed6footer identifies prices as suggested retail. Tax unspecified.

1965

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1965–1966

Hamilton Watch Company · Printed6 — Medallion Watches (viewer8)

Shirley

10K white rolled gold plate; stainless steel back. Cord configuration. Shared Medallion panel:22jewels,shock-resistant,anti-magnetic,fully adjusted,unbreakable Dynavar mainspring,hand-applied14K gold numerals and markers.

Band
Cord printed
Family
Medallion printed
Jewels
22 printed
Case color
white printed
Mainspring
Unbreakable Dynavar printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted printed
Marker style
Hand-applied14K gold numerals and markers printed
Case material
10K white rolled gold plate; stainless steel back printed
Movement type
Medallion movement printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 59.95 · suggested retail

Own caption model/band price; printed6footer identifies prices as suggested retail. Tax unspecified.

1965

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1965–1966

Hamilton Watch Company · Printed6 — Medallion Watches (viewer8)

Shirley

10K yellow rolled gold plate; stainless steel back. Bracelet configuration. Shared Medallion panel:22jewels,shock-resistant,anti-magnetic,fully adjusted,unbreakable Dynavar mainspring,hand-applied14K gold numerals and markers.

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Medallion printed
Jewels
22 printed
Case color
yellow printed
Mainspring
Unbreakable Dynavar printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted printed
Marker style
Hand-applied14K gold numerals and markers printed
Case material
10K yellow rolled gold plate; stainless steel back printed
Movement type
Medallion movement printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 65.00 · suggested retail

Own caption model/band price; printed6footer identifies prices as suggested retail. Tax unspecified.

1965

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1965–1966

Hamilton Watch Company · Printed6 — Medallion Watches (viewer8)

Shirley

10K yellow rolled gold plate; stainless steel back. Cord configuration. Shared Medallion panel:22jewels,shock-resistant,anti-magnetic,fully adjusted,unbreakable Dynavar mainspring,hand-applied14K gold numerals and markers.

Band
Cord printed
Family
Medallion printed
Jewels
22 printed
Case color
yellow printed
Mainspring
Unbreakable Dynavar printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted printed
Marker style
Hand-applied14K gold numerals and markers printed
Case material
10K yellow rolled gold plate; stainless steel back printed
Movement type
Medallion movement printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 59.95 · suggested retail

Own caption model/band price; printed6footer identifies prices as suggested retail. Tax unspecified.

1966

Hamilton 1966–1967 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company · Ladies Medallion watches — printed 6 (scan 8)

Shirley

10K white or yellow rolled gold plate; stainless steel back case;22jMedallion movement; Bracelet

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Medallion printed
Jewels
22 printed
Mainspring
Unbreakable Dynavar mainspring (historical claim) printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted (historical claim) printed
Marker style
Hand-applied 14K gold numerals and markers printed
Case material
10K white or yellow rolled gold plate; stainless steel back printed
Movement type
Medallion movement (as printed) printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant (historical claim) printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic (historical claim) printed

Historical price: USD 69.50 · suggested retail

Suggestedretail perprintedp2footer; subjectchange/prior-sale. White/yellow options sharecaptionprice.

1966

Hamilton 1966–1967 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company · Ladies Medallion watches — printed 6 (scan 8)

Shirley

10K white or yellow rolled gold plate; stainless steel back case;22jMedallion movement; Cord

Band
Cord printed
Family
Medallion printed
Jewels
22 printed
Mainspring
Unbreakable Dynavar mainspring (historical claim) printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted (historical claim) printed
Marker style
Hand-applied 14K gold numerals and markers printed
Case material
10K white or yellow rolled gold plate; stainless steel back printed
Movement type
Medallion movement (as printed) printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant (historical claim) printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic (historical claim) printed

Historical price: USD 65.00 · suggested retail

Suggestedretail perprintedp2footer; subjectchange/prior-sale. White/yellow options sharecaptionprice.

1968

Hamilton 1968 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company · 22-jewel fashion watches — printed 7 (scan 9)

Shirley

10K white or yellow rolled gold plate / stainless steel;Bracelet;22j.

Band
Bracelet printed
Jewels
22 printed
Case material
10K white or yellow rolled gold plate / stainless steel printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 75.00 · suggested retail

Individual printed price; bracelet/cord prices preserved as separate configurations where offered. Edition price classification pending.

1968

Hamilton 1968 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company · 22-jewel fashion watches — printed 7 (scan 9)

Shirley

10K white or yellow rolled gold plate / stainless steel;Cord;22j.

Band
Cord printed
Jewels
22 printed
Case material
10K white or yellow rolled gold plate / stainless steel printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 69.50 · suggested retail

Individual printed price; bracelet/cord prices preserved as separate configurations where offered. Edition price classification pending.