Circa 1960-1962.
Here we have an electric vintage Hamilton Meteor wristwatch in a 10K yellow goldfilled case with 14K gold numerals, markers, and dots on a gold and black colored sterling silver dial. With an estimated 3,000 total produced, this timepiece was designed by Richard Arbib, who also created the iconic Hamilton Ventura. Its futuristic, asymmetrical case is reminiscent of mid-century automotive tail fins and represents the "Space Race" era.. Powering this watch is a genuine Hamilton electric 505 movement with a newly installed battery that runs strong and kept good time over a 24 hour test period. The inside back case reads Hamilton W. Co., Lancaster PA., 10K Goldfilled, S688792, S&W. The case measures approximately 29mm wide x 40mm in overall length.
Here we have an electric vintage Hamilton Meteor wristwatch in a 10K yellow goldfilled case with 14K gold numerals, markers, and dots on a gold and black colored sterling silver dial. With an estimated 3,000 total produced, this timepiece was designed by Richard Arbib, who also created the iconic Hamilton Ventura. Its futuristic, asymmetrical case is reminiscent of mid-century automotive tail fins and represents the "Space Race" era.. Powering this watch is a genuine Hamilton electric 505 movement with a newly installed battery that runs strong and kept good time over a 24 hour test period. The inside back case reads Hamilton W. Co., Lancaster PA., 10K Goldfilled, S688792, S&W. The case measures approximately 29mm wide x 40mm in overall length.