Hamilton / Model reference

Inspiration J

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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.

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Documented source appearances

2 appearances

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1959

Hamilton Diamond Watches — Lady Hamilton and Kimberly catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Diamond product page — complete product page (viewer48)

Inspiration J

Inspiration J: $275.00; 20 diamonds in14KWhiteGoldcase. Bracelet illustrated. Shared printed dial specification (own45): Sterling silver dial; Hand-applied 14K gold markers; rhodium-plated for White model. LadyHamiltonSeries printed shared movement specification (own45; series headings46/47/50; continuous product section48/49): American-made22workingjewels Medallion movement; LifetimeDynavar mainspring;shock-resistant;anti-magnetic;fullyadjusted;factorycasedandtimed.

Band: Bracelet illustrated
Family: Inspiration printed
Jewels: 22 printed
Diamonds: 20 diamonds printed
Case color: White printed
Mainspring: Lifetime Dynavar mainspring printed
Adjustments: Fully adjusted printed
Case material: 14K Gold printed
Dial decoration: Hand-applied 14K gold markers; rhodium-plated for White model printed
Marketed gender: Women inferred
Movement origin: American-made printed
Shock resistance: Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance: Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 275.00 · unknown

Owncaption $275.00;federal tax inclusion/change inferred from preceding47footer. USDinferred;audienceunspecified.

Undated publication

Hamilton Diamond-set Watches — appended catalog (undated)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Lady Hamilton — Inspiration and Aurora captions

Inspiration J

Inspiration J: $275.00,20 diamonds,in14K white gold case.

Family: Inspiration printed
Diamonds: 20 diamonds printed
Case color: White printed
Case material: 14K gold case printed
Marketed gender: Women inferred

Historical price: USD 275.00 · unknown

$275.00 printed model price;FederalTax included samebooklet45footer;USD inferred.