1950's Hamilton Electric Ventura "500" Model Vintage Mens Assymetric Wristwatch - 14K Gold

1950's Hamilton Electric Ventura "500" Model Vintage Mens Assymetric Wristwatch - 14K GoldIn 1957, Hamilton Watch Co. took the world by storm by offering the world's first electric wristwatch. Ten years in development, it was one of the greatest technological innovations in horology. Proclaimed as "the first basic change in portable timekeeping in nearly 500 years", the Hamilton Electric became an American icon of the late 1950's and 60's. By far the most famous and recognized model of the line was the Ventura. Powered by a revolutionary

bracelet came from the factory with a much looser design than their Swiss counterparts

Dimensions: 29mm wide without the crown (31mm with) by 40mm long lug tip to tip

Today's offering showcases this handsome all-original Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date model encased in 18K gold with very uncommon Rolex bracelet with links that resemble those of a President

Dial: Slate with luminous baton indices

vintage  excellent condition

Band: Olive NATO style canvas

It continues to keep time on par with a new Omega

Its untouched original dial has warmed to a sepia with patina

shock and vibration protection

1155/146designed to fit a wrist up to approx

IWC built it in 1962 at the same time they were building their famous Ingenieur line

steel batons topped with black