Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
Hamilton Estine catalog portrait
Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog — 1940 Watch Program (copy annotated1939), p. Viewer scan8 — scan8 upper upright reading derivative. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Hamilton / Model reference

Estine

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

5 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 scan10 — scan10-11 upper viewport

Estine

Estine;Grade99517j;14Kgoldfilled;Natural yellow;Silk cord;Applied gold numerals. Patent applied for,asterisk scoped.

Band
Silk cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
995 printed
Case color
Natural yellow printed
Number style
Applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 47.50 · retail

Printed individualcaption band total;USDinferredUSpublisher/$notation.

1938

Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog 1938–1939

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan10 — scan10-11 upper viewport

Estine

Estine;Grade99517j;14Kgoldfilled;Natural yellow;Gold-filled bracelet;Applied gold numerals. Patent applied for,asterisk scoped.

Band
Gold-filled bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
995 printed
Case color
Natural yellow printed
Number style
Applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 50.00 · retail

Printed individualcaption band total;USDinferredUSpublisher/$notation.

1947

Hamilton Watch Materials — 1947 replacement dial catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 38

Estine

Catalog-listed replacement dials: C52 — A.G.N. Silver. Dial size 21/0. Source date does not establish model production dates.

Dial size
21/0 printed
Dial catalog number
C52 printed

Undated publication

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

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan8 — scan8 upper upright reading derivative

Estine

Estine;17j;21/0size;14Kgoldfilled Natural gold case;18Kappliedgoldnumerals;Cord.

Band
Cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number style
18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 47.50 · retail

Printed individual band-choice total;USD inferred USpublisher/dollar notation.

Undated publication

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

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan8 — scan8 upper upright reading derivative

Estine

Estine;17j;21/0size;14Kgoldfilled Natural gold case;18Kappliedgoldnumerals;Gold-filled bracelet.

Band
Gold-filled bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number style
18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold-filled printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 50.00 · retail

Printed individual band-choice total;USD inferred USpublisher/dollar notation.