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Desire BB

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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.

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Documented source appearances

2 appearances

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

1964

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1964–1965

Hamilton Watch Company · Printed3 — Desire/Inspiration/Aurora/Radiant

Desire BB

14K white gold case. 16 diamonds.

Family
Desire printed
Diamonds
16 diamonds printed
Case material
14K white gold case printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 250.00 · unknown

Own caption USD price; no retail designation or tax notice verified on own page.

1965

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1965–1966

Hamilton Watch Company · Printed1 — Lady Hamilton Diamond Watches (viewer3)

Desire BB

16 diamonds; 14K white gold. Shared Lady Hamilton Diamond Watches panel: solid14K gold cases, sterling silver dials, hand-applied14K gold markers,22-jewel Medallion movement,shock-resistant,fully adjusted,unbreakable Dynavar mainspring.

Family
Desire printed
Jewels
22 printed
Diamonds
16 printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Unbreakable Dynavar printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted printed
Marker style
Hand-applied 14K gold markers printed
Case material
Solid 14K white gold printed
Movement type
Medallion movement printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed

Historical price: USD 250.00 · suggested retail

Printed2 footer states all prices are suggested retail and subject to change; all models subject to prior sale. Tax treatment unspecified.