Hamilton / Model reference

Vanessa

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.

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Documented source appearances

2 appearances

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

1958

Hamilton Watch Catalog — copyright1958

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 1 — middle Medallion

Vanessa

Vanessa; explicit14K yellow gold case; Bracelet. 14K gold bracelet. 14K gold numerals and squares on Sterling silver dial. Ownpage shared22jewels,shock-resistant,anti-magnetic,fullyadjusted(countunstated),LifetimeDynavarMainspring,dustproof,rustproofstems,nickelsilverplatesandbridges. Sharedwhite-model hand-applied14Kgoldmarkers rhodiumplated. No caliber/dimensions/adjustmentcount stated.

Band: Bracelet printed
Family: Medallion printed
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 squares printed
Case material: 14K gold case printed
Dust resistance: Dustproof printed
Marketed gender: Women inferred
Shock resistance: Shock-resistant printed
Magnetic resistance: Anti-magnetic printed

Historical price: USD 200.00 · unknown

Printed catalog price; ownpagefooter includes Federal Tax. Price audience not expressly labeled; USD inferred from dollar notation and US publisher.

1959

Hamilton Watch Catalog 1959–1960

Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Medallion printed1 — complete product page

Vanessa

Vanessa:14K Yellow gold case and bracelet. 14K Gold Numerals and Squares on Sterling Silver Dial. Medallion series own22j/fully adjusted/shock resistant/anti-magnetic/Lifetime Dynavar/dustproof block.

Band: Bracelet printed
Family: Medallion printed
Jewels: 22 printed
Case color: Yellow printed
Mainspring: Lifetime Dynavar mainspring printed
Adjustments: Fully adjusted printed
Case material: 14K Gold printed
Dial material: Sterling silver printed
Dial decoration: 14K gold numerals and squares printed
Dust resistance: Dustproof printed
Marketed gender: Women printed
Stem resistance: Rustproof stems (historical catalog claim) printed
Shock resistance: Shock resistant printed
Bracelet material: 14K gold printed
Magnetic resistance: Anti-magnetic printed
Movement plate material: Nickel silver plates and bridges printed

Historical price: USD 200.00 · unknown

Own caption Bracelet $200.00; printed1footer All prices include Federal Tax,subjectchange/prior sale; USD inferred; audience unspecified.