Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
Hamilton Desire A catalog portrait
Lady Hamilton Diamond Set Watches — copyright1955 factory catalog, p. Diamond-set component page 5 (host viewer47). Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Hamilton / Model reference

Desire A

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

2 appearances

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

1955

Lady Hamilton Diamond Set Watches — copyright1955 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Diamond-set component page 5 (host viewer47)

Desire A

Lady Hamilton Desire A; 16 diamonds in 14K gold white case; $275.00. Own component opening viewer44 states all Lady Hamilton diamond models contain fully jewelled Hamilton movements; numeric jewel count unstated.

Family
Desire printed
Diamonds
16 diamonds printed
Case color
White printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement maker
Hamilton printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 275.00 · unknown

Own model caption price. Own page footer all prices include Federal Tax and are subject to change without notice; retail/wholesale role unstated.

Undated publication

Lady Hamilton Fine Diamond Watches — host1956 component, printed date unverified

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Desire, Fascination, Allure and Galaxy Series (host47)

Desire "A"

Lady Hamilton Desire "A"; 14K gold white case; price $275.00

Band
Cord illustrated
Family
Desire "A" printed
Series
Desire printed
Diamonds
16 printed
Case color
White printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Movement jeweling
Fully jeweled (count unstated; own Lady Hamilton cover context) inferred

Historical price: USD 275.00 · unknown

Own individual caption price when readable; tax basis and retail/wholesale role not printed.