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.
1934
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan2 — intro detail viewport
Suffolk
Explicitly described as Hamilton first sterling silver watch for women, within new18/0 size group. No named grade.
No individual watch price in introduction. Belmont no-extra-charge band statement does not establish a base watch price.
1934
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan6 — product upper viewport
Suffolk
New model in specially hardened sterling silver with rhodium finish. Available afterNovember1,1933.
Historical price: USD 42.50 · retail
Original Consumer price; USD inferred from US publisher and dollar notation. List prices referred to printedpageH, not assigned here. Tax/shipping unstated. Original200percent caption recheck corrects earlier transcription 49.5 to 42.5.
1934
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan10 — final middle viewport
Suffolk
Separate original Consumer/List price-table appearance, printed pageH.
Historical price: USD 42.50 · retail
Printed Consumer price; List separately retained. USD inferred from US publisher/dollar notation; List not interpreted as dealer net. Tax/shipping unstated.
Additional historical price: note: Original List column; not interpreted as dealer net.; label: List price; amount: 51; currency: USD;
1947
Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 38
Suffolk
Catalog-listed replacement dials: B19 — B.F, Silver. Dial size 18/0. Source date does not establish model production dates.