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Hamilton Marcia catalog portrait
Hamilton 1956–1957 Watch Catalog — copyright1956 factory catalog, p. Printed3 — Medallion series dress watches (viewer4). Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A..

Hamilton / Model reference

Marcia

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

14 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 scan4 — scan4 upper viewport

Marcia

Marcia;18K solid gold,white,silk cord with 18K solid gold fittings. Grade99517j21/0printedheader. Nickelplates/bridges finelydamaskeened,rubyandsapphirejewels,steelescapewheel,doubleroller,Elinvarhairspring/monometallicbalance describedpagewide.

Band
Silk cord with 18K solid gold fittings printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
995 printed
Case color
White printed
Case material
18K solid gold printed
Movement size
21-0 printed
Marketed gender
Women inferred

Historical price: USD 65.00 · retail

Individual caption configuration price;USD inferred US publisher/$notation. Fitting material changes total watch price,not standalone fitting cost.

1936

Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog 1936

Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan4 — scan4 upper viewport

Marcia

Marcia;18K solid gold,natural yellow,silk cord with 18K solid gold fittings. Grade99517j21/0printedheader. Nickelplates/bridges finelydamaskeened,rubyandsapphirejewels,steelescapewheel,doubleroller,Elinvarhairspring/monometallicbalance describedpagewide.

Band
Silk cord with 18K solid gold fittings printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
995 printed
Case color
Natural yellow printed
Case material
18K solid gold printed
Movement size
21-0 printed
Marketed gender
Women inferred

Historical price: USD 65.00 · retail

Individual caption configuration price;USD inferred US publisher/$notation. Fitting material changes total watch price,not standalone fitting cost.

1937

Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog 1937–1938

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan9 — scan9 lower viewport

Marcia

Marcia;18K solid gold,White;18K solid gold fittings;grade99517j. Silkcordprinted. Movementsize21/0fromsamecatalogscan7Grade995technicalparagraph;Elinvarhairspring/monometallicbalance retainedsourcecontext,not mainspring trait.

Band
Silk cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
995 printed
Case color
White printed
Case material
18K solid gold printed
Movement size
21-0 printed
Marketed gender
Women inferred

Historical price: USD 65.00 · retail

Printed individual model/color/fittings option total. USD inferred USpublisher/$notation. Fittings separated within eachcasecolor;solidgoldfittingskaratunset except Marcia/Anitra18K,Langley14K explicitlyprinted.

1937

Hamilton America’s Fine Watch Catalog 1937–1938

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan9 — scan9 lower viewport

Marcia

Marcia;18K solid gold,Natural yellow;18K solid gold fittings;grade99517j. Silkcordprinted. Movementsize21/0fromsamecatalogscan7Grade995technicalparagraph;Elinvarhairspring/monometallicbalance retainedsourcecontext,not mainspring trait.

Band
Silk cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
995 printed
Case color
Natural yellow printed
Case material
18K solid gold printed
Movement size
21-0 printed
Marketed gender
Women inferred

Historical price: USD 65.00 · retail

Printed individual model/color/fittings option total. USD inferred USpublisher/$notation. Fittings separated within eachcasecolor;solidgoldfittingskaratunset except Marcia/Anitra18K,Langley14K explicitlyprinted.

1947

Hamilton Watch Materials — 1947 replacement dial catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 38

Marcia

Catalog-listed replacement dials: C31 — B.F. Silver. Dial size 21/0. Source date does not establish model production dates.

Dial size
21/0 printed
Dial catalog number
C31 printed

1954

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1954 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Women: Roberta Marilyn Colleen Sharon Lydia Trudy Marcia Adele (printed5,viewer6)

Marcia

Hamilton Marcia; $89.50; Natural 14K goldcase; Cord;17j; Sterling silverdial; 18K gold numerals; 18K gold Markers

Band
Cord printed
Family
Marcia printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Marker color
18K gold printed
Marker style
Markers printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 89.50 · unknown

All prices shown include Federal tax and subject change without notice; all models subject prior sale. Prices FairTraded in states where FairTradeLegislation in effect (printed page3).

1954

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1954 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Women: Roberta Marilyn Colleen Sharon Lydia Trudy Marcia Adele (printed5,viewer6)

Marcia

Hamilton Marcia; $89.50; White 14K goldcase; Cord;17j; Sterling silverdial; 18K gold numerals; 18K gold Markers; white decorations rhodiumplated

Band
Cord printed
Family
Marcia printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
White printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Guaranteed unbreakable mainspring printed
Marker color
18K gold (rhodium plated) printed
Marker style
Markers printed
Number color
18K gold (rhodium plated) printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 89.50 · unknown

All prices shown include Federal tax and subject change without notice; all models subject prior sale. Prices FairTraded in states where FairTradeLegislation in effect (printed page3).

1954

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1954 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Index: Hamilton and Hamilton–Illinois Ladies and Men (printed32,viewer33)

Marcia

Hamilton Marcia; printed index market: women; cited printed catalog page 5; group price range $125.00 to $82.50.

Family
Marcia printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Index section price range $125.00 to $82.50; no individual price printed for this line.

1955

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1955 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Printed page4 — gold-case model and attachment alternatives (viewer5)

Marcia

Hamilton Marcia;14K Yellow goldcase;Cord;dial_color:Sterling silver; number_style:Numerals; number_color:18K gold; marker_style:Markers; marker_color:18K gold; printed identifier814711;$89.50.

Band
Cord printed
Family
Marcia printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Case shape
Rounded rectangular illustrated
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Marker color
18K gold printed
Marker style
Markers printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 89.50 · unknown

Own caption price. Intro printedpage1 allpricesincludeFederalTax, subjectchange withoutnotice andprior sale. Retail/wholesale role unstated.

1955

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1955 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A. · Printed page4 — gold-case model and attachment alternatives (viewer5)

Marcia

Hamilton Marcia;14K White goldcase;Cord;dial_color:Sterling silver; number_style:Numerals; number_color:18K gold (rhodium plated); marker_style:Markers; marker_color:18K gold (rhodium plated); printed identifier832811;$89.50.

Band
Cord printed
Family
Marcia printed
Case color
White printed
Case shape
Rounded rectangular illustrated
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Marker color
18K gold (rhodium plated) printed
Marker style
Markers printed
Number color
18K gold (rhodium plated) printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 89.50 · unknown

Own caption price. Intro printedpage1 allpricesincludeFederalTax, subjectchange withoutnotice andprior sale. Retail/wholesale role unstated.

1956

Hamilton 1956–1957 Watch Catalog — copyright1956 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Printed3 — Medallion series dress watches (viewer4)

Marcia

Hamilton Marcia;14K Yellow Gold Case;18K Gold Numerals and markers on Sterling Silver Dial;Cord;printed catalog identifier812716;$100.00

Band
Cord printed
Family
Marcia printed
Jewels
22 inferred
Series
Medallion printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Case shape
Rounded rectangular illustrated
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Lifetime Dynavar mainspring inferred
Adjustments
Fully adjusted inferred
Marker color
18K gold printed
Marker style
Markers printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals and markers printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women inferred
Shock resistance
Shock resistant inferred
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic inferred

Historical price: USD 100.00 · unknown

Own caption price. Same catalog printedpage2 footnote:allpricesincludeFederalTax;prices/specificationssubjecttochange withoutnotice;allmodelssubjecttopriorsale. Retail/wholesale role unstated.

1956

Hamilton 1956–1957 Watch Catalog — copyright1956 factory catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Printed3 — Medallion series dress watches (viewer4)

Marcia

Hamilton Marcia;14K White Gold Case;18K Gold Numerals and markers on Sterling Silver Dial;Cord;printed catalog identifier812816;$100.00

Band
Cord printed
Family
Marcia printed
Jewels
22 inferred
Series
Medallion printed
Case color
White printed
Case shape
Rounded rectangular illustrated
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Mainspring
Lifetime Dynavar mainspring inferred
Adjustments
Fully adjusted inferred
Marker color
18K gold printed
Marker style
Markers printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals and markers printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women inferred
Shock resistance
Shock resistant inferred
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic inferred

Historical price: USD 100.00 · unknown

Own caption price. Same catalog printedpage2 footnote:allpricesincludeFederalTax;prices/specificationssubjecttochange withoutnotice;allmodelssubjecttopriorsale. Retail/wholesale role unstated.

1957

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1957–1958 — copyright1957,styles1958

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 2 — lower product fragment

Marcia

Marcia; 14K yellow gold case. Cord. 14K gold numerals and markers on sterling silver dial. Own page five-feature emblem: 22 jewels, shock resistant, fully adjusted (count unstated), anti-magnetic, Lifetime Dynavar Mainspring.

Band
Cord printed
Family
Medallion inferred
Jewels
22 printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Dial color
Sterling silver dial printed
Mainspring
Lifetime Dynavar Mainspring printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted (count unstated) printed
Marker style
14K gold numerals and markers printed
Case material
14K gold case printed
Ordering code
812716 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 100.00 · unknown

Printed catalog price; own page footer includes Federal Tax. Price audience unstated. USD inferred from US publisher and dollar notation.

1957

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1957–1958 — copyright1957,styles1958

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 2 — lower product fragment

Marcia

Marcia; 14K white gold case. Cord. 14K gold numerals and markers on sterling silver dial. Own page five-feature emblem: 22 jewels, shock resistant, fully adjusted (count unstated), anti-magnetic, Lifetime Dynavar Mainspring.

Band
Cord printed
Family
Medallion inferred
Jewels
22 printed
Case color
White printed
Dial color
Sterling silver dial printed
Mainspring
Lifetime Dynavar Mainspring printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted (count unstated) printed
Marker style
14K gold numerals and markers printed
Case material
14K gold case printed
Ordering code
812816 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 100.00 · unknown

Printed catalog price; own page footer includes Federal Tax. Price audience unstated. USD inferred from US publisher and dollar notation.