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Hamilton / Model reference

Desire "DD"

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.

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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 · Lady Hamilton diamond watches — printed 1 (scan 3)

Desire "DD"

8 diamonds;14K white gold case

Family
Desire printed
Jewels
22 printed
Diamonds
8 diamonds printed
Mainspring
Unbreakable Dynavar mainspring (historical claim) printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted (historical claim) printed
Marker style
Hand-applied 14K gold markers printed
Case material
Solid 14K white gold printed
Movement type
Medallion movement (as printed) printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant (historical claim) printed

Historical price: USD 275.00 · suggested retail

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1968

Hamilton 1968 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company · Ladies diamond watches (scan 4)

Desire "DD"

8 diamonds;14K white gold case.

Family
Desire printed
Diamonds
8 diamonds printed
Case material
Solid 14K white gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 325.00 · suggested retail

$325 printed in individual caption; edition pricing classification not yet verified.