Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
Hamilton Reta catalog portrait
Hamilton Fine American Watches — August 1, 1952 catalog, p. Printed page6. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed)

Hamilton / Model reference

Reta

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

3 appearances

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

1952

Hamilton Fine American Watches — August 1, 1952 catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed) · Printed page6 — women’s priced configurations (viewer7)

Reta

Reta;17jewels;Gold-filledcase in Natural gold;18K goldnumerals and dots on Sterling silverdial;Silk cord;manufacturer product number884811;$64.00.

Band
Silk cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Dot color
18K gold printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Marker style
Dots printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 64.00 · unknown

Own priced configuration; catalog cover states Federal tax included and subject to change. Retail/wholesale unstated. Printed August1,1952 edition.

1952

Hamilton Fine American Watches — August 1, 1952 catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed) · Printed page6 — women’s priced configurations (viewer7)

Reta

Reta;17jewels;Gold-filledcase in White gold;18K gold, rhodium platednumerals and dots on Sterling silverdial;Silk cord;manufacturer product number884711;$64.00.

Band
Silk cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Dot color
18K gold, rhodium plated printed
Case color
White gold printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Marker style
Dots printed
Number color
18K gold, rhodium plated printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 64.00 · unknown

Own priced configuration; catalog cover states Federal tax included and subject to change. Retail/wholesale unstated. Printed August1,1952 edition.

1952

Hamilton Fine American Watches — August 1, 1952 catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania (printed) · Printed page6 — women’s priced configurations (viewer7)

Reta

Reta;17jewels;Gold-filledcase in Natural gold;18K goldnumerals and dots on Sterling silverdial;Bracelet;manufacturer product number884812;$69.50.

Band
Bracelet printed
Jewels
17 printed
Dot color
18K gold printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Dial color
Sterling silver printed
Marker style
Dots printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Numerals printed
Case material
Gold-filled printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 69.50 · unknown

Own priced configuration; catalog cover states Federal tax included and subject to change. Retail/wholesale unstated. Printed August1,1952 edition.