Circa 1957-1962.
First released on January 3, 1957, the Ventura was the world's first battery-powered watch, and it remains one of the most popular watch styles even after 60+ years. The classis Ventura electric model has always been sought-after amongst collectors, but in recent years they have become extremely hard to find. This asymmetric watch is in near mint condition, with a 500 electric movement and fresh battery included. The unpolished 14K yellow solid gold case is in superb condition with sharp lines. The black with with 14K gold dots is original to this timepiece and the Dauphine style hands and red tipped sweep seconds hand are all true to form. The Hamilton signed gold applique two-tone strap is original to this watch as well. This Ventura case was manufactured by S&W and reads: Hamilton W. Co., Lancaster PA, 14K Gold, S023814, S&W. The case measures approximately 31mm wide (excluding the crown) x 45.5mm from lug end to lug end.
First released on January 3, 1957, the Ventura was the world's first battery-powered watch, and it remains one of the most popular watch styles even after 60+ years. The classis Ventura electric model has always been sought-after amongst collectors, but in recent years they have become extremely hard to find. This asymmetric watch is in near mint condition, with a 500 electric movement and fresh battery included. The unpolished 14K yellow solid gold case is in superb condition with sharp lines. The black with with 14K gold dots is original to this timepiece and the Dauphine style hands and red tipped sweep seconds hand are all true to form. The Hamilton signed gold applique two-tone strap is original to this watch as well. This Ventura case was manufactured by S&W and reads: Hamilton W. Co., Lancaster PA, 14K Gold, S023814, S&W. The case measures approximately 31mm wide (excluding the crown) x 45.5mm from lug end to lug end.