Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
Hamilton Clarissa catalog portrait
Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog 1937–1938, p. Viewer scan8 — scan8 lower viewport. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Hamilton / Model reference

Clarissa

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

4 appearances

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

1937

Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog 1937–1938

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan8 — scan8 lower viewport

Clarissa

Clarissa;28diamonds;10percentiridiumplatinum;solidgoldfittings printedcaption. Grade99517jheader/individualcaptions. Samecatalogscan7Grade995technicalparagraph supplies21/0size,Elinvarhairspring,monometallicbalance,nickelplates/bridgesfinelydamaskeened,steelescapewheel,doubleroller.

Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
995 printed
Diamonds
28 printed
Case material
Platinum with 10% iridium printed
Movement size
21-0 printed
Marketed gender
Women inferred

Historical price: USD 275.00 · retail

Original individual caption price;allprices subject to change withoutnotice pagefooter. USD inferred USpublisher/$notation. GenericLadyHamilton/specialorderprice ranges not assigned thismodel.

1938

Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog 1938–1939

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan5 — scan5 upper viewport

Clarissa

Clarissa;17jGrade995;10%iridium platinum set with28diamonds;solid gold fittings,karatunstated. Cord illustrated/materialunstated.

Band
Cord illustrated
Family
Lady Hamilton printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
995 printed
Diamonds
28 printed
Case material
Platinum printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 275.00 · retail

Printed individual caption price;USD inferred USpublisher/$notation.

1968

Hamilton 1968 factory catalog

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

Clarissa

10K white or yellow gold filled;Bracelet;22j.

Band
Bracelet printed
Jewels
22 printed
Case material
10K white or yellow gold filled printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 89.50 · 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)

Clarissa

10K white or yellow gold filled;Cord;22j.

Band
Cord printed
Jewels
22 printed
Case material
10K white or yellow gold filled printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 79.50 · suggested retail

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