Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
Hamilton Frieda catalog portrait
Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog 1936, p. Viewer scan3 — scan3 middle viewport. Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Hamilton / Model reference

Frieda

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

2 appearances

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

1936

Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog 1936

Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan3 — scan3 middle viewport

Frieda

Frieda, 52 diamonds; platinum with10%iridium. Printed pagewide21/0size99517j,Elinvar hairspring and monometallic balance wheel;regularly furnished silkcordsolidgoldfittings. Available afterOctober15,1936.

Band
Silk cord with solid gold fittings printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
995 printed
Diamonds
52 printed
Case material
Platinum with 10% iridium printed
Movement size
21-0 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 250.00 · retail

Original individual caption price. Prices not guaranteed and subject to change without notice due to uncertainty of platinum and diamond markets. USD inferred US publisher/$notation.

1947

Hamilton Watch Materials — 1947 replacement dial catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 38

Frieda

Catalog-listed replacement dials: C33 — B.F. Silver. Dial size 21/0. Source date does not establish model production dates.

Dial size
21/0 printed
Dial catalog number
C33 printed