100 Years of Wristwatches
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000
LOT 194
Hamilton Electric 'Ventura'. Production started in 1957.Fine and unusual, center seconds, triangular asymmetric, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch withelectrically-driven balance.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
USD 1,700 - 2,500
C. two-body, solid, polished, asymmetrical stepped lugs. D. black with applied gold round and painted indexes.'Dauphine' yellow gold hands. M. 12 1/2''', 12 jewels, 18000 half-swings of the electrodynamically drivenbalance per hour; battery energy source.Dial and case signed.Dim. 48 x 33 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
This electrical system was patented by Hamilton in the USA in 1954, in England in 1955, and produced since 1957.