Wristwatch Database — American Wristwatch Reference
Hamilton Susan catalog portrait
Hamilton Temporary Catalog of Watches Currently Available, March 1, 1948, p. Viewer scan 4 — printed page 7 — rotated reading. Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Hamilton / Model reference

Susan

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

21 appearances

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

1941

Hamilton — America’s Fine Watch Catalog, 1942 Line (copyright 1941)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Host viewer scan12 — 1942line lower original viewport

Susan

Susan;17 jewels Grade721;14K White gold case;18K applied gold numeral dial;natural-gold asterisk also available coral see16/pending review. BASE consumer price code17.

Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
721 printed
Case color
White gold printed
Number style
18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Printed BASE consumer price code 17; NOT $17. Actual dollar total unresolved; matching key inside back cover absent. Fittings/upgrade unspecified on this page.

1941

Hamilton — America’s Fine Watch Catalog, 1942 Line (copyright 1941)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Host viewer scan12 — 1942line lower original viewport

Susan

Susan;17 jewels Grade721;14K Natural gold case;18K applied gold numeral dial;natural-gold asterisk also available coral see16/pending review. BASE consumer price code17.

Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
721 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number style
18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Printed BASE consumer price code 17; NOT $17. Actual dollar total unresolved; matching key inside back cover absent. Fittings/upgrade unspecified on this page.

1941

Hamilton — America’s Fine Watch Catalog, 1942 Line (copyright 1941)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Host viewer scan19 — 1942line upper original viewport

Susan

Susan;17jGrade721;14K goldcoralcase;18K applied gold numerals dial to match;consumer price code17. Domed crystal; with gold-filled fittings.

Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
721 printed
Case color
Coral gold printed
Number style
18K applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Printed configuration consumer price code 17; NOT $17. Actual dollar total unresolved/missing inside-back-cover code key.

1942

Hamilton — Retail Jeweler Revised Price List, 1942 Prices

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 2 — remaining women rows — lower-left200

Susan

Susan; Grade721; 14K gold; White; Cord. Consumer code17; telegraph codeSusan. Printed attachment/color wording: Gold-filled fittings.

Band
Cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
721 printed
Case color
White printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Ordering code
Susan printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 55.00 · retail

1942 revised basic consumer price excluding Federal Tax; consumer code17. Separate dated observation; prior1941 prices unchanged.

Additional historical price: note: Printed tax-inclusive advertised consumer amount.; label: Advertised consumer price including Federal Tax; amount: 60.5; currency: USD;

Additional historical price: note: Printed LIST; subject to Keystone and2% cash discount. Not consumer retail or calculated dealer net.; label: Dealer LIST price; amount: 61.6; currency: USD;

1942

Hamilton — Retail Jeweler Revised Price List, 1942 Prices

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 2 — remaining women rows — lower-left200

Susan

Susan; Grade721; 14K gold; Yellow; Cord. Consumer code17; telegraph codeSusan. Printed attachment/color wording: Gold-filled fittings.

Band
Cord printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
721 printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Ordering code
Susan printed
Marketed gender
Women printed

Historical price: USD 55.00 · retail

1942 revised basic consumer price excluding Federal Tax; consumer code17. Separate dated observation; prior1941 prices unchanged.

Additional historical price: note: Printed tax-inclusive advertised consumer amount.; label: Advertised consumer price including Federal Tax; amount: 60.5; currency: USD;

Additional historical price: note: Printed LIST; subject to Keystone and2% cash discount. Not consumer retail or calculated dealer net.; label: Dealer LIST price; amount: 61.6; currency: USD;

1946

Hamilton — The Fine American Watch catalog (copyright 1946)

Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan8 — eight women models — upper rotated reading

Susan

14K natural or white gold. Domed crystal. 18K applied gold numeral dial.

Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
721 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Marketed gender
Women inferred

Prices subject to change without notice; see current price list. No amount printed.

1946

Hamilton — The Fine American Watch catalog (copyright 1946)

Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan8 — eight women models — upper rotated reading

Susan

14K natural or white gold. Domed crystal. 18K applied gold numeral dial.

Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
721 printed
Case color
White printed
Number color
18K gold printed
Number style
Applied gold numerals printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Marketed gender
Women inferred

Prices subject to change without notice; see current price list. No amount printed.

1947

Hamilton — Export Revised Price List, effective February 1, 1947

Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Viewer scan 2 — women export price configurations — lower

Susan

Susan. White case. Attachments: Cord; gold-filled fittings. Telegraph code Susan; specify color of gold. No product illustration or dial specification in this price list.

Band
Cord; gold-filled fittings printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
721 printed
Case color
White printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Ordering code
Susan printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 75.00 · unknown

Printed export List price effective February 1, 1947. U.S. dollar interpretation of dollar signs from U.S. manufacturer; domestic retail/wholesale and tax basis unresolved. Do not substitute into1946 catalog.

1947

Hamilton — Export Revised Price List, effective February 1, 1947

Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. · Viewer scan 2 — women export price configurations — lower

Susan

Susan. Yellow case. Attachments: Cord; gold-filled fittings. Telegraph code Susan; specify color of gold. No product illustration or dial specification in this price list.

Band
Cord; gold-filled fittings printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
721 printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Ordering code
Susan printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 75.00 · unknown

Printed export List price effective February 1, 1947. U.S. dollar interpretation of dollar signs from U.S. manufacturer; domestic retail/wholesale and tax basis unresolved. Do not substitute into1946 catalog.

1947

Hamilton — Price List (Federal Excise Tax included), effective February 1, 1947

Hamilton Watch Company · Viewer scan 6 — tax-inclusive model prices and options — overview

Susan

Susan. No watch illustration or movement/case/dial specification on this page.

Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 66.00 · unknown

Printed price effectiveFebruary1,1947; Federal Excise Tax INCLUDED per cover scan5. USD interpretation of dollar signs from U.S. manufacturer. Separate from export prices, no earlier-date backfill.

1947

Hamilton — Retail Jeweler Price List, effective February 1, 1947

Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 8 — women export price configurations — lower

Susan

Susan. White case. Attachments: Cord; gold-filled fittings. Telegraph code Susan; specify color of gold. No product illustration or dial specification in this price list.

Band
Cord; gold-filled fittings printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
721 printed
Case color
White printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Ordering code
Susan printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 66.00 · retail

Printed Advertised Consumer Price INCLUDING FederalTax effectiveFebruary1,1947. USD interpretation of U.S. manufacturer dollar signs. Separate List price preserved; no keystone/cashdiscount calculation or earlierdate backfill.

Additional historical price: note: Separate printed List column, subject to Keystone and2%cashdiscount; no netdealer cost calculated.; label: Dealer List (before keystone and 2% cash discount); amount: 67.2; currency: USD;

1947

Hamilton — Retail Jeweler Price List, effective February 1, 1947

Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 8 — women export price configurations — lower

Susan

Susan. Yellow case. Attachments: Cord; gold-filled fittings. Telegraph code Susan; specify color of gold. No product illustration or dial specification in this price list.

Band
Cord; gold-filled fittings printed
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
721 printed
Case color
Yellow printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Movement size
21/0 printed
Ordering code
Susan printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 66.00 · retail

Printed Advertised Consumer Price INCLUDING FederalTax effectiveFebruary1,1947. USD interpretation of U.S. manufacturer dollar signs. Separate List price preserved; no keystone/cashdiscount calculation or earlierdate backfill.

Additional historical price: note: Separate printed List column, subject to Keystone and2%cashdiscount; no netdealer cost calculated.; label: Dealer List (before keystone and 2% cash discount); amount: 67.2; currency: USD;

1947

Hamilton Watch Materials — 1947 replacement dial catalog

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 38

Susan

Catalog-listed replacement dials: C040 — A.G.N, Silver; C065 — A.R.N. Coral. Dial size 21/0. Source date does not establish model production dates.

Dial size
21/0 printed
Dial catalog number
C040, C065 printed

1948

Hamilton Temporary Catalog of Watches Currently Available, March 1, 1948

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 4 — printed page 7 — rotated reading

Susan

Susan. Grade721,17jewels,14Knatural gold case. Domed crystal.

Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
721 printed
Case color
Natural gold printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

Printed catalog amount includes Federal Excise Tax per imprint; retail/wholesale audience not explicitly labeled. March1,1948.

1948

Hamilton Temporary Catalog of Watches Currently Available, March 1, 1948

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 4 — printed page 7 — rotated reading

Susan

Susan. Grade721,17jewels,14Kwhite gold case. Domed crystal.

Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Caliber
721 printed
Case color
White gold printed
Case material
14K gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

Printed catalog amount includes Federal Excise Tax per imprint; retail/wholesale audience not explicitly labeled. March1,1948.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised April 1, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 4 — printed page 7 rotated reading

Susan

SUSAN; $71.50; 17 Jewels; 14K Natural Gold Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial.

Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
14K Gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

Printed cover: all prices shown include Federal Tax and are subject to change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950. Retail/wholesale designation unstated.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised April 1, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 4 — printed page 7 rotated reading

Susan

SUSAN; $71.50; 17 Jewels; 14K White Gold Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial.

Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
White printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
14K Gold printed
Marketed gender
women printed

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

Printed cover: all prices shown include Federal Tax and are subject to change without notice. Revised April 1, 1950. Retail/wholesale designation unstated.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised September 15, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 19 — printed page 8 rotated reading

Susan

SUSAN; $71.50; 17 Jewels; 14K Natural Gold Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial.

Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Natural printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
14K Gold printed
Marketed gender
women inferred

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

September15,1950cover:allpricesshownincludeFederalTax/subjecttochangewithoutnotice;retail/wholesaleunstated.

1950

Catalog of Hamilton Watches Currently Available (revised September 15, 1950)

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Viewer scan 19 — printed page 8 rotated reading

Susan

SUSAN; $71.50; 17 Jewels; 14K White Gold Case; 18K Gold Numerals on Silver Dial.

Band
Cord illustrated
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
White printed
Dial color
Silver printed
Number style
18K Gold Numerals printed
Case material
14K Gold printed
Marketed gender
women inferred

Historical price: USD 71.50 · unknown

September15,1950cover:allpricesshownincludeFederalTax/subjecttochangewithoutnotice;retail/wholesaleunstated.

1962

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1962–1963

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 5

Susan

Susan; 10K yellow or white rolled gold plate case, stainless steel back; Bracelet.

Band
Bracelet printed
Family
Ladies’ Medalist Series printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Yellow or white printed
Mainspring
Unbreakable lifetime Dynavar mainspring printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted printed
Case material
10K rolled gold plate case; stainless steel back printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 47.95 · suggested retail

Printed p.28 retail price information identifies catalog prices as suggested retail; all prices plus Federal Tax and subject to change without notice.

1962

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1962–1963

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 5

Susan

Susan; 10K yellow or white rolled gold plate case, stainless steel back; Cord.

Band
Cord printed
Family
Ladies’ Medalist Series printed
Jewels
17 printed
Case color
Yellow or white printed
Mainspring
Unbreakable lifetime Dynavar mainspring printed
Adjustments
Fully adjusted printed
Case material
10K rolled gold plate case; stainless steel back printed
Marketed gender
women printed
Shock resistance
Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance
Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 42.95 · suggested retail

Printed p.28 retail price information identifies catalog prices as suggested retail; all prices plus Federal Tax and subject to change without notice.