Hamilton Temporary Catalog of Watches Currently Available, March 1, 1948, p. Viewer scan 4 — printed page 6 — rotated reading. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Hamilton / Model reference
Frances
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
11 appearances
Dates below belong to publications. Different specifications remain attached to their own source appearance.
1942 revised basic consumer price, excluding Federal Tax; consumer code 21. Separately dated evidence; not substituted into 1941 catalog.
Additional historical price: note: Printed tax-inclusive advertised consumer amount.; label: Advertised consumer price including Federal Tax; amount: 90; currency: USD;
Additional historical price: note: Printed LIST amount; subject to Keystone and 2% cash discount. Not a consumer retail price or calculated net cost.; label: Dealer LIST price; amount: 84; currency: USD;
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Viewer scan 2 — women export price configurations — upper
Frances
Frances. Yellow case. Attachments: Cord; 14K fittings. Telegraph code Frances; specify color of gold. No product illustration or dial specification in this price list.
Band
Cord; 14K fittings printed
Caliber
911M printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Ordering code
Frances printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Historical price: USD 103.75 · unknown
Printed export List price effective February 1, 1947. U.S. dollar interpretation of dollar signs from U.S. manufacturer; domestic retail/wholesale and tax basis unresolved. Do not substitute into1946 catalog.
Hamilton Watch Company · Viewer scan 6 — tax-inclusive model prices and options — overview
Frances
Frances. No watch illustration or movement/case/dial specification on this page.
Marketed gender
women printed
Historical price: USD 100.00 · unknown
Printed price effectiveFebruary1,1947; Federal Excise Tax INCLUDED per cover scan5. USD interpretation of dollar signs from U.S. manufacturer. Separate from export prices, no earlier-date backfill.
Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 8 — women export price configurations — upper
Frances
Frances. Yellow case. Attachments: Cord; 14K fittings. Telegraph code Frances; specify color of gold. No product illustration or dial specification in this price list.
Band
Cord; 14K fittings printed
Caliber
911M printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Ordering code
Frances printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Historical price: USD 100.00 · retail
Printed Advertised Consumer Price INCLUDING FederalTax effectiveFebruary1,1947. USD interpretation of U.S. manufacturer dollar signs. Separate List price preserved; no keystone/cashdiscount calculation or earlierdate backfill.
Additional historical price: note: Separate printed List column, subject to Keystone and2%cashdiscount; no netdealer cost calculated.; label: Dealer List (before keystone and 2% cash discount); amount: 93.34; currency: USD;
Printed cover: all prices shown include Federal Tax and are subject to change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950. Retail/wholesale designation unstated.
FRANCES; $100.00; 17 Jewels; 14K White Gold Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial.
Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
White printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
14K Gold printed
Marketed gender
women inferred
Historical price: USD 100.00 · unknown
Printed cover: all prices shown include Federal Tax and are subject to change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950. Retail/wholesale designation unstated.
