Hamilton / Model reference
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.
Dates below belong to publications. Different specifications remain attached to their own source appearance.
1947
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 37
Portia
Catalog-listed replacement dials: B4 — B.F. Silver; B5 — B.F. Silver. Dial size 18/0. Source date does not establish model production dates.
1964
Hamilton Watch Company · Printed9 — Ladies Medallion Watches
Portia
10K white gold-filled case.
Historical price: USD 79.50 · unknown
Own caption USD price; retail designation and tax notice unverified on own page.
1964
Hamilton Watch Company · Printed9 — Ladies Medallion Watches
Portia
10K yellow gold-filled case.
Historical price: USD 79.50 · unknown
Own caption USD price; retail designation and tax notice unverified on own page.
1965
Hamilton Watch Company · Printed6 — Medallion Watches (viewer8)
Portia
10K white gold filled. Shared Medallion panel:22jewels,shock-resistant,anti-magnetic,fully adjusted,unbreakable Dynavar mainspring,hand-applied14K gold numerals and markers.
Historical price: USD 79.50 · suggested retail
Own caption model/band price; printed6footer identifies prices as suggested retail. Tax unspecified.
1965
Hamilton Watch Company · Printed6 — Medallion Watches (viewer8)
Portia
10K yellow gold filled. Shared Medallion panel:22jewels,shock-resistant,anti-magnetic,fully adjusted,unbreakable Dynavar mainspring,hand-applied14K gold numerals and markers.
Historical price: USD 79.50 · suggested retail
Own caption model/band price; printed6footer identifies prices as suggested retail. Tax unspecified.
Undated publication
Hamilton Watch Company · Grade989 diamond watches / Briarcliffe (unnumbered)
Portia
Portia; Hamilton grade989, 17j; 14K white gold; platinum top, white; printed Consumer price $225.00, List $250.00.
Historical price: USD 225.00 · retail
Explicit Consumer price. List amount separately preserved with original label; no inferred discount/tax basis. Case-color alternatives share this printed amount.
Additional historical price: note: Separate printed List amount; no inferred discount/tax basis.; label: List (as printed); amount: 250.00; currency: USD;