Hamilton / Model reference

Surf

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

6 appearances

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

1955

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1955 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Printed page 30 — Hamilton watches for men (viewer 31)

Surf

Hamilton Surf; Stainless steel; Bracelet; printed identifier 857642; $62.50.

Band: Bracelet printed
Family: Hamilton fine watches printed
Seconds: Subseconds illustrated
Case shape: Round illustrated
Marker style: Luminous dots printed
Number style: 18K Gold numerals (rhodium plated) printed
Case material: Stainless steel printed
Marketed gender: men printed
Water resistance: Waterproof (historical catalog claim); provided original seal is restored if opened for servicing, as printed footnote printed

Historical price: USD 62.50 · 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 30 — Hamilton watches for men (viewer 31)

Surf

Hamilton Surf; Stainless steel; Strap; printed identifier 857641; $59.50.

Band: Strap printed
Family: Hamilton fine watches printed
Seconds: Subseconds illustrated
Case shape: Round illustrated
Marker style: Luminous dots printed
Number style: 18K Gold numerals (rhodium plated) printed
Case material: Stainless steel printed
Marketed gender: men printed
Water resistance: Waterproof (historical catalog claim); provided original seal is restored if opened for servicing, as printed footnote printed

Historical price: USD 59.50 · unknown

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

1956

Hamilton 1956–1957 Watch Catalog — copyright1956 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Printed29 — Tyrone, Lamar, Powell, Surf, Ward (viewer30)

Surf

Hamilton Surf;Stainless steel;Bracelet;printed identifier857677;$67.50

Band: Bracelet printed
Family: Surf printed
Jewels: 17 printed
Series: Medalist inferred
Dot color: Luminous printed
Case shape: Round illustrated
Marker style: Embossed markers printed
Minute track: Pearled track printed
Number style: Embossed numerals printed
Case material: Stainless steel printed
Marketed gender: men printed
Water resistance: Waterproof* (catalog claim; original seal must be properly restored if opened for servicing) printed

Historical price: USD 67.50 · unknown

Own caption price; tax basis and retail/wholesale role not printed on this page, not borrowed from adjacent pages.

1956

Hamilton 1956–1957 Watch Catalog — copyright1956 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Printed29 — Tyrone, Lamar, Powell, Surf, Ward (viewer30)

Surf

Hamilton Surf;Stainless steel;Strap;printed identifier857676;$62.50

Band: Strap printed
Family: Surf printed
Jewels: 17 printed
Series: Medalist inferred
Dot color: Luminous printed
Case shape: Round illustrated
Marker style: Embossed markers printed
Minute track: Pearled track printed
Number style: Embossed numerals printed
Case material: Stainless steel printed
Marketed gender: men printed
Water resistance: Waterproof* (catalog claim; original seal must be properly restored if opened for servicing) printed

Historical price: USD 62.50 · unknown

Own caption price; tax basis and retail/wholesale role not printed on this page, not borrowed from adjacent pages.

1957

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1957–1958 — copyright1957,styles1958

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 33 — lower product fragment

Surf

Surf; Stainless steel. Embossed numerals and markers, luminous dots and pearled track. Continuous Medalist group: nickel silver plates and bridges; rustproof stem.

Band: Bracelet printed
Family: Medalist Series printed
Jewels: 17 printed
Mainspring: Lifetime Dynavar mainspring printed
Adjustments: Fully adjusted printed
Minute track: Pearled track printed
Case material: Stainless steel printed
Ordering code: 857677 printed
Dial decoration: Embossed numerals and markers, luminous dots and pearled track printed
Dial luminosity: Luminous dots printed
Dust resistance: Dustproof printed
Marketed gender: Men inferred
Shock resistance: Shock-resistant printed
Water resistance: Waterproof, provided original seal is properly restored if opened for servicing printed
Magnetic resistance: Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 67.50 · unknown

Own printed price; facing printed32 footer includes Federal Tax. USD inferred from US publisher/dollar notation; audience unstated.

1957

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1957–1958 — copyright1957,styles1958

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 33 — lower product fragment

Surf

Surf; Stainless steel. Embossed numerals and markers, luminous dots and pearled track. Continuous Medalist group: nickel silver plates and bridges; rustproof stem.

Band: Strap printed
Family: Medalist Series printed
Jewels: 17 printed
Mainspring: Lifetime Dynavar mainspring printed
Adjustments: Fully adjusted printed
Minute track: Pearled track printed
Case material: Stainless steel printed
Ordering code: 857676 printed
Dial decoration: Embossed numerals and markers, luminous dots and pearled track printed
Dial luminosity: Luminous dots printed
Dust resistance: Dustproof printed
Marketed gender: Men inferred
Shock resistance: Shock-resistant printed
Water resistance: Waterproof, provided original seal is properly restored if opened for servicing printed
Magnetic resistance: Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 62.50 · unknown

Own printed price; facing printed32 footer includes Federal Tax. USD inferred from US publisher/dollar notation; audience unstated.