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Hamilton Dickens catalog portrait
Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog — 1940 Watch Program (copy annotated1939), p. Viewer scan12 — scan12 upper upright reading derivative. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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Dickens

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

3 appearances

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

1938

Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog 1938–1939

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan18 — scan18-19 upper viewport

Dickens

Dickens;98017j;14Kgoldfillednaturalyellowonly;18K applied gold numerals.

Band
Strap illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
980 printed
Case color
Natural yellow printed
Number style
18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Movement size
14-0 printed
Marketed gender
Men printed

Historical price: USD 52.50 · retail

Printed individualdialchoice total;USDinferredUSpublisher/$notation.

1947

Hamilton Watch Materials — 1947 replacement dial catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 37

Dickens

Catalog-listed replacement dials: D43 — A.G.N. Silver. Dial size 14/0. Source date does not establish model production dates.

Dial size
14/0 printed
Dial catalog number
D43 printed

Undated publication

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

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan12 — scan12 upper upright reading derivative

Dickens

Dickens;Grade98017j;natural14Kgoldfilled;18K applied gold numerals.

Band
Strap illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
980 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number style
18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Movement size
14/0 printed
Marketed gender
Men printed

Historical price: USD 52.50 · retail

Printed individual dial-choice total;USD inferredUSpublisher/dollar notation.