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Hamilton Elise catalog portrait
Hamilton 1956–1957 Watch Catalog — copyright1956 factory catalog, p. Printed12 — fine ladies17-jewel watches (viewer13). Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..

Hamilton / Model reference

Elise

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

7 appearances

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

1940

Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog — 1941 Line (copyright1940)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Viewer scan7 — scan7 lower upright reading derivative

Elise

Elise;Grade91117j;14Knaturalgold;18K applied gold numerals;gold-filledfittings.

Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
911 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number style
18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
22/0 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 55.00 · retail

Printedindividualbasewithgoldfilledfittings;USD inferredUSpublisher/dollar notation.

1940

Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog — 1941 Line (copyright1940)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Viewer scan7 — scan7 lower upright reading derivative

Elise

Elise;Grade91117j;14Knaturalgold;18K applied gold numerals;14Kgoldfittings.

Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
911 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number style
18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
22/0 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 60.00 · retail

Calculated60total=printed55base+printed5fittingupgrade.

Additional historical price: note: Printed5additional;total60calculated55+5.; label: 14K gold fittings surcharge; amount: 5; currency: USD;

1947

Hamilton Watch Materials — 1947 replacement dial catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 39

Elise

Catalog-listed replacement dials: G13 — A.G.N. Silver. Dial size 22/0. Source date does not establish model production dates.

Dial size
22/0 printed
Dial catalog number
G13 printed

1956

Hamilton 1956–1957 Watch Catalog — copyright1956 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Printed12 — fine ladies17-jewel watches (viewer13)

Elise

Hamilton Elise;Yellow 10K gold-filled;Embossed Dial;Bracelet;printed identifier903012;$55.00

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Elise printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Case shape
Rounded rectangular illustrated
Mainspring
Lifetime mainspring printed
Dial finish
Embossed dial printed
Case material
10K gold-filled printed
Dust resistance
Dustproof printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 55.00 · unknown

Own caption price and page footnote: all prices include Federal Tax; prices/specifications subject to change without notice; all models subject to prior sale. Retail/wholesale role unstated.

1956

Hamilton 1956–1957 Watch Catalog — copyright1956 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Printed12 — fine ladies17-jewel watches (viewer13)

Elise

Hamilton Elise;White 10K gold-filled;Embossed Dial;Bracelet;printed identifier904012;$55.00

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Elise printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
White printed
Case shape
Rounded rectangular illustrated
Mainspring
Lifetime mainspring printed
Dial finish
Embossed dial printed
Case material
10K gold-filled printed
Dust resistance
Dustproof printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 55.00 · unknown

Own caption price and page footnote: all prices include Federal Tax; prices/specifications subject to change without notice; all models subject to prior sale. Retail/wholesale role unstated.

Undated publication

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

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan7 — scan7 lower upright reading derivative

Elise

Elise;LadyHamilton;17j;22/0 size;14Ksolidgold Natural gold case;18Kappliedgoldnumeraldial;Gold-filled fittings.

Band
Cord illustrated
Family
Lady Hamilton printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number style
18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K solid gold printed
Movement size
22/0 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 55.00 · retail

Printed individual base price;USD inferred USpublisher/dollar notation.

Undated publication

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

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan7 — scan7 lower upright reading derivative

Elise

Elise;LadyHamilton;17j;22/0 size;14Ksolidgold Natural gold case;18Kappliedgoldnumeraldial;14K gold fittings.

Band
Cord illustrated
Family
Lady Hamilton printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number style
18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K solid gold printed
Movement size
22/0 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 60.00 · retail

Calculated total from printed base55 plus explicitly starred14Kgoldfittings5additional.