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Hamilton Cora catalog portrait
Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog — 1940 Watch Program (copy annotated1939), p. Viewer scan8 — scan8 upper upright reading derivative. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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Cora

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.

1947

Hamilton Watch Materials — 1947 replacement dial catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 38

Cora

Catalog-listed replacement dials: C59 — A.G.N. Silver. Dial size 21/0. Source date does not establish model production dates.

Dial size
21/0 printed
Dial catalog number
C59 printed

1950

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

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 19 — printed page 9 rotated reading

Cora

CORA; $71.50; 17 Jewels; 14K Natural Gold Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial.

Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
14K Gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

September15,1950cover:allpricesshownincludeFederalTax/subjecttochangewithoutnotice;retail/wholesaleunstated.

1950

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

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 19 — printed page 9 rotated reading

Cora

CORA; $71.50; 17 Jewels; 14K White Gold Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial.

Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
White printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
14K Gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

September15,1950cover:allpricesshownincludeFederalTax/subjecttochangewithoutnotice;retail/wholesaleunstated.

1952

Hamilton Fine American Watches — August 1, 1952 catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed) · Printed page3 — women’s model configurations (viewer4)

Cora

Cora;17jewels;14KNatural goldcase;dial configurationgold;Sterling silverdial;Silk cord;product number886011;$71.50.

Band
Silk cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

Own priced configuration; catalog cover states Federal tax included and subject to change. Retail/wholesale unstated. Printed August1,1952 edition.

1952

Hamilton Fine American Watches — August 1, 1952 catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed) · Printed page3 — women’s model configurations (viewer4)

Cora

Cora;17jewels;14KWhite goldcase;dial configurationgold;Sterling silverdial;Silk cord;product number885911;$71.50.

Band
Silk cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
White gold printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Number color
18K gold, rhodium plated printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

Own priced configuration; catalog cover states Federal tax included and subject to change. Retail/wholesale unstated. Printed August1,1952 edition.

Undated publication

Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog — 1940 Watch Program (copy annotated1939)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan8 — scan8 upper upright reading derivative

Cora

Cora;17j;21/0size;14Kgoldfilled White case;18Kappliedgoldnumerals;Cord.

Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
White printed
Number style
18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 47.50 · retail

Printed individual band-choice total;USD inferred USpublisher/dollar notation.

Undated publication

Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog — 1940 Watch Program (copy annotated1939)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan8 — scan8 upper upright reading derivative

Cora

Cora;17j;21/0size;14Kgoldfilled White case;18Kappliedgoldnumerals;Gold-filled bracelet.

Band
Gold-filled bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
White printed
Number style
18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 50.00 · retail

Printed individual band-choice total;USD inferred USpublisher/dollar notation.

Undated publication

Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog — 1940 Watch Program (copy annotated1939)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan8 — scan8 upper upright reading derivative

Cora

Cora;17j;21/0size;14Kgoldfilled Natural gold case;18Kappliedgoldnumerals;Cord.

Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number style
18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 47.50 · retail

Printed individual band-choice total;USD inferred USpublisher/dollar notation.

Undated publication

Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog — 1940 Watch Program (copy annotated1939)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan8 — scan8 upper upright reading derivative

Cora

Cora;17j;21/0size;14Kgoldfilled Natural gold case;18Kappliedgoldnumerals;Gold-filled bracelet.

Band
Gold-filled bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number style
18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 50.00 · retail

Printed individual band-choice total;USD inferred USpublisher/dollar notation.