Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
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Hamilton / Model reference

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Compare the individual source configurations below with the watch you are identifying.

Named Hamilton model supported by non-rejected catalog evidence. Punctuation and spacing equivalents reconciled; numbered variants retained. Replacement sources do not establish watch offering dates.

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

2 appearances

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

1966

Hamilton 1966–1967 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company · Men electric watches — printed 11 (scan 13)

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10K yellow rolled gold platecase;electricmovement

Case material
10K yellow rolled gold plate printed
Movement type
Electric printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant (historical claim) printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic (historical claim) printed

Historical price: USD 115.00 · suggested retail

Suggestedretail percatalog printedp2statement; subjectchange/prior-sale.

1968

Hamilton 1968 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company · Electric watches and railroad electrics — scan 29

Vela

10K yellow rolled gold plate;electric movement; Bracelet.

Band
Bracelet illustrated
Case material
10K yellow rolled gold plate printed
Movement type
Electric printed
Marketed gender
men printed
Shock resistance
Shockproof electrical system (historical claim) printed

Historical price: USD 120.00 · suggested retail

Printed individual price; railroad bracelet/strap pairs separate. Edition classification pending.