In the years just after the second world war, the market for americanmade wristwatches was extremely competitive and makers like elgin, bulova, and hamilton were in a race to develop more technically sophisticated watches that would appeal to consumers. The inside of the case back is signed hamilton watch co. We are known for the highest performance standards and swiss made movements. Vintage hamilton automatic 658 stainless, black dial, mens watch. A 14k white gold version of the ventura was introduced the. Grade 902, model 2, to finishing dept sept 9, 1925.
Let me say that im far from a pocket watch expert, so please read my description. Hamilton gold plated band wristwatches for sale ebay. Hamilton spectra electric vintage watch 14k gold cal. Sold vintage 14k diamond hamilton wound watch in nashville. This wrist watch is made by waltham, is 14k gold, is a selfwinding and is an incabloc. Hamilton 14k vintage automatic watch strap hmt20109. Up for sale is this rare 1950s hamilton scott in solid 14 karat yellow gold. Discover a large selection of hamilton yellow gold watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Currently sold out ventura 14k yellow gold model 505. Hamilton introduced the hamilton electric 500, the worlds first electric watch in regular production.
Goldplated bands are resistant to corrosion, so these hamilton watches will look like new for seasons to come. Hamilton yellow gold watches all prices for hamilton. Hamilton gold band wristwatches for men for sale ebay. All of the first five stormkings have a very similar case design. First released on january 3, 1957, the ventura was the worlds first batterypowered watch, and it remains one of the most popular watch styles even after 50 years. Venturas have always been soughtafter among collectors, but in recent years they have become extremely hard to find. The hamilton van horn would be 14k or 18k gold only whereas the titan was made in goldfilled only. Vintage 1957 issue hamilton electric ventura watch. Hamilton is established as one of the leading watchmakers in the world with a proven reputation for creating elegant and reliable timepieces.
I currently own the one of a kind barbizon, along with other rare hamilton s such as the rectangulars, byrds, pinehursts, oxfords, oakley, oakmonts, meadowbrooks, 18k squares, 18k cushions, 18k greenwich only one known to exist, 18k hastings, 18k pan europ, 14k engraved ovals, glendales, barrel bs in solid gold, flight 1s, 18k. Check out our hamilton watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade. This is the second scott model, the first being produced in the 1930s and having a completely different design, and it was only manufactured for a few years in the early 1950s by the legendary american marque. Founded in 1870, the illinois watch company was primarily known for its pocket watches favored by american railroad workers. Hamilton gold line parking autocashier is an inlane paystation which is installed at the entrance or exit of a lot or parking garage. Unfollow hamilton watch 14k to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mar 11, 2016 a custom box for the hamilton electric was introduced shortly thereafter. Vintage 14k hamilton circa 1967 dress watch thinline 3001 duration. Hamilton 14k white gold 16mm hamilton classic watch featuring a manual movement.
While theres no magical formula for quickly identifying hamilton watches, identification is simplified significantly by the fact that hamilton named their models and, for the most part, stuck to unique names. Many models came in both solid gold and goldfilled cases and, though rare, some. The watch is a 25 jewel movement that is swiss and has a date dial. Jun 12, 2014 up for sale is this rare and iconic early 1960s hamilton ventura in solid 14 karat yellow gold. Carefully inspect the back of the case for any markings as to goldfilled or 14k gold. This is one of the archetypal hamilton electric models, so much so that it has been reissued a million times in the modern era, and the originals were only manufactured for a few years in the late 1950s through early 60s by the legendary american marque from lancaster. This is a rare hamilton ventura electric with an asymmetrical 14k white gold case, with snap back, stepped and hooded lugs, a silvered dial with applied markers, and the movement is electromechanical, cal. Antique 14k gold wadsworth hamilton pocket watch solid 14k gold wadsworth case engraved hamilton watch co. Hamilton yellow gold watches all prices for hamilton yellow. Hamilton eventually took possession of aurora watch companys machinery shortly after incorporation. Called the 500, this watch used a battery to drive a complex gear train, which in turn pushed the hands. It does have the hamilton logo on it and pat pending on the bottom.
Use bizrates latest online shopping features to compare prices. Perhaps im doing something incorrectly, but sometimes when i set this watch, the crown just turns without moving the hands. Mens 14k yellow gold 34mm hamilton turner vintage watch with 14k yellow gold smooth bezel, textured silvered dial, yellow gold hands, black lizard strap and tang buckle closure. Hamilton is the leading brand for automatic watches in the price segment 500 2000 usd. Gold pvd coated case, sapphire crystal screwin caseback, tachymeter scale displayed on the bezel, grey dial, goldtone indices hour markers, arabic numeral minute markers, goldtone luminescent hands, sweep second hand for the. With these hamilton goldplated band watches, you can add a hint of refinement to your wardrobe. Hamilton gold line parking autocashier with bill, coin. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. Hamilton was already working on an electric model and bulova did not want to. This watch features its original black dial highlighted by gold concentric circles. Hamilton electric polaris 14k solid gold vintage 1960s. The stormking iii came with a twotone bmwstyle sterling silver dial with solid gold markers, numerals and luminous dots.
Heres your chance to own a fully serviced ultrasonic wash, rinse, and lubrication hamilton electric 14k solid gold pacer ventura ii watch. The hamilton watch company was housed on a acre 53,000 m 2 complex in lancaster. Hamilton electric watch, solid 14k gold pacer youtube. Arabic numerals mark the hours at 3, 6, 9, and 12 oclock, with line indices for the other hours in between. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. The first series of these were produced for ge in 1960 as presentation watches and housed the 500a movement. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Sold rare vintage 14k solid gold hamilton electric ventura.
The first watch made under the hamilton name was an 18size 17jewel pocket watch in 1893. We create automatic, mechanical and quartz watches, mens and womens watches. Hamilton automatic swiss bezel metal and crystal type. Reluctantly letting this beauty go after making a play for a rutledge. The dial is signed hamilton and electric above the 12 oclock marker. Hamilton watches are innovative, iconic and known for american spirit and swiss precision. This is a genuine hamilton product, made by the hamliton. H32735551 is 42mm in diameter and requires an investment of roughly 1,200 usd. Hamilton electric pacer ge breakthrough 60 14k gold.
Vintage 1960 mens 505 hamilton electric meteor 10k gold. Hamilton electric van horn silver diamond dial add to. This timepiece features a rectangular, brushed silvertone dial, with goldtone hands, arabic numerals, a seconds subdial at the sixoclock position, with a yellow gold bezel and presented on a black leather band. It was available in a variety of nontraditional asymmetrical case styles including elvis favorite, the ventura. With a reputation for craftsmanship and strong movie, military and aviation heritage, our. Vintage hamilton mosler 10k gold filled wrist watch runs. The iv is gold filled and the v is stainless steel. A 14k white gold version of the ventura was introduced the following year, but white gold was seen as old. New listing hamilton spectra electric vintage watch 14k gold cal.
Hamilton watches are relatively easier to identify than the products of many other manufacturers. A hamilton wristwatch with 10k yellow gold filled case on a brown leather and canvas bracelet. Sold rare vintage 14k solid gold hamilton electric. Hamilton solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Hamilton electric 14k gold ge pacer breakthru 60 ventura. Pictured in rene rondeaus book the watch of the future on pages 146 to 150, it was released 196567 and was intended to be given as an award watch. Hamilton 14kt yellow gold watch aug 04, 2017 london. This required constant battery changes, and all but nullified the theoretic benefits of an electric watch that you wouldnt have to wind. With these hamilton gold plated band watches, you can add a hint of refinement to your wardrobe. Hamilton mens watches chronograph, quartz and automatic.
Silvered, diamond markers and yellow gold hands, small seconds at 6. The pictures kinda suck, watch looks much better in person. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. Restored silver arabic dial w quadrant subseconds dial bracelet. New listing vintage hamilton 18k solid gold case mechanic 19j 982 with speidel band. Hamilton white gold ventura electric wristwatch for sale. Check out bizrate for great deals on popular brands like armani exchange, dakota and garmin. Vintage hamilton watches for sale vintage hamilton. Get the best deals on hamilton gold band wristwatches for men when you shop the largest online selection at. Today, january 3rd, in 1957, those crazy guys from lancaster, pa otherwise known as hamilton, unveiled the very first electric watch movement. Hamilton 14k vintage automatic watch strap hmt20109 the.
When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. This is a hamilton 14kt yellow gold mechanical watch. Hamilton watches all prices for hamilton watches on chrono24. Pictured in rene rondeaus book the watch of the future on pages 146 to 150, it was released circa 1960 and was intended to be given as an award watch. Jun 01, 2004 the inside of the case back is signed hamilton watch co. The hamilton watch company arrived on the scene almost a quarter century later, but by 1900, more than half of all u. Hamilton watch identification guide waterstone watches. Offered is this fully serviced ultrasonic wash, rinse, and lubrication hamilton electric 14k solid gold pacer ventura ii watch. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the.
Often referred to as hamilton gold, the tones hamilton achieved were different from the brassy yellow american standard gold colors used on jewelry of the day. Up for sale is this rare and iconic early 1960s hamilton ventura in solid 14 karat yellow gold. On this day in 1957, hamilton announces the first electric. Hamilton electric 14k gold ge pacer breakthru 60 ventura ii. Vintagehamiltonwristwatches an unofficial blog dedicated. They have a fashionable style, which will add a trendy touch to any wardrobe. Hamilton 926 18s,17 jewels,pocket watch lever set, yellow gold filled circa 1904, running and accurate wat10255. Used vintage 14k diamond hamilton wound watch for sale in nashville vintage 14k diamond hamilton wound watch posted by fancy finds in nashville. This is one of the archetypal hamilton electric models, so much so that it has been reissued a million times in the modern era, and the originals were only manufactured for a few years in the late 1950s through early 60s by the legendary american marque from lancaster, pennsylvania.
A typical hamilton watch utilized a pale yellow gold finish that had an understated, but distinctive warm character. The hamilton watches combine the american spirit with the swiss precision and latest technologies. See more ideas about vintage hamilton watches, hamilton and the golden years. Historical perspectives the amazing madeinamerica hamilton electric, the worlds first battery powered watch. Keeping good time, recently serviced, gold hands and numbers. For sale, asymmetric hamilton electric ventura, pacer, altair, vega, meteor, spectra van horn, saturn, altair. Hamilton 14k vintage automatic watch strap hmt20109 the realreal. Its popularity was enhanced by the fact that hamilton released a number of very dramatic case styles with nontraditional asymmetrical styling. The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture.
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