Hamilton Electric Ventura Original Black Dial 14K White Gold Watch
Here's your chance to own a FULLY SERVICED (ultrasonic wash, rinse, and lubrication) Hamilton Electric 14K Solid White Gold Ventura watch. Pictured in René Rondeau's book "The Watch Of The Future" on pages 164-168, it was released in January 1957 with an original price of $200.00. It is signed on the dial, case, crown, movement, strap and buckle. It runs great and keeps time to well under 30 seconds variation per day and has a brand new battery just installed. The hack function works properly, and the watch starts right up each time the crown is pushed in from the setting position to the running position.
The Ventura was the first of the Hamilton Electrics released, along with the conservative Van Horn. The shape reflects the "boomerang" motif which was common in that era and was designed by Richard Arbib. Even the crown symbolized the new "Electric" watch, obviously being much too small to wind. The White Gold version is very rare, and this example has an ORIGINAL FINISH BLACK DIAL, with great uniform patina. The Ventura truly symbolizes the unique character of Hamilton Electric watches. As a plus, it has had a BRAND NEW OLD STOCK D-PIN installed in the balance, so it will run virtually as it did from the factory. If you are looking for a very special Hamilton Electric, don't pass this one up.
BRAND: Hamilton Electric Ventura
GENDER: Mens
CASE: 14K Solid White Gold
CASE BACK: Marked Hamilton, 14K Gold, and inside marked Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, PA., 14K Gold, S334901, S&W
BAND/BRACELET: Reissue René Rondeau Genuine Leather Silver/Black band with matching silver tone clasp
MOVEMENT: 505 electric, marked Hamilton 505, Patented, ADJ., U.S.A.,
SIZE: 31mm without crown | 49mm lug to lug
CROWN: Excellent, marked with the "H" Logo
CONDITION: Excellent
CRYSTAL: Excellent, New, with no cracks
CASE: Excellent, Solid 14K White Gold with EXTREMELY SHARP EDGES
DIAL: Excellent, Original Finish, with uniform patina, marked Hamilton Electric, and Pat. Pending below the 6 position
HANDS: Excellent, Dauphine hour and minute hands, and red tip pointer seconds hand, all correct for this watch
BAND: Brand New
Guaranteed to arrive in fine working order, or your money back, or return for a refund for any reason within 7 days if not satisfied. I am a NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors) member and stand behind what I sell.
