Shop hamilton watch, mens swiss ventura black leather strap 27mm h24411732 online at. On this day in 1957, hamilton announces the first electric. Hamilton ventura quartz black dial watch h24411732. Aug 16, 2015 like the original ventura of 1957 and the ensuing versions hamilton released as of the 1980s this watch also costarred in men in black, the elvis80 boasts the lines characteristic. Hamilton classics ventura stainless steel white quartz h24432751. Ventura auto american classic ventura mens hamilton watches. The fantastic latest incarnation is a faithful tribute to the original, mirroring the pioneering shield shaped celebration of midcentury modern design. Hamilton american classic ventura chronograph h24412732 luxusuhr24 ratenkauf ab.
Jun 15, 20 only 1,957 examples of the 50th anniversary hamilton ventura were crafted for the us market, making this version of the watch one of the rarest of the ventura line. Ventura that was born as the worlds first electric watch batterytype clock in 1957. These were the first new hamilton ventura watches in several years to feature a gold tone case and some of these found their way to the us via online. Announced with enormous fanfare on january 3, 1957 the ventura as the first battery powered watches ever sold.
With daring and distinctive design, the original ventura from 1957 quickly became an icon and a collectors item. Talking about his collaboration with hamilton, poggy said when i started devoting myself to fashion, the first watch i bought was a hamilton khaki field. Unfollow hamilton ventura watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The 14k case is sparkling and retains the original setting crown. As much as i love the art deco hamiltons of the 20s and 30s, there is something about that futuristic, space age vibe of the 50s and early 60s. Hamilton has reintroduced the ventura, a funky classic that dates back to 1957, in three different versions. It was available in a variety of nontraditional asymmetrical case styles including the ventura that was designed by richard arbib. Hamilton hamilton ventura wristwatches for sale ebay. Intramatic 8 jazzmaster 128 jazzmaster auto chrono 33. Although many unique case designs were used, the ventura and pacer models came to characterize the hamilton electric. The first and to many collectors the finest hamilton electric ventura literally started a design revolution at hamilton which soon spread throughout the watch industry.
It is reasonably faithful to the original, but with its stainless steel case and highquality swiss quartz movement it is. High to low customers top rated best sellers new arrivals. Sep 21, 2017 today im taking you along on a trip to the hamilton ventura 60th anniversary party in toronto. As much as i love the art deco hamilton s of the 20s and 30s, there is something about that futuristic, space age vibe of the 50s and early 60s. Inspired by the original ventura model from 1957, this hamilton watch. Hamilton ventura all prices for hamilton ventura watches. This required constant battery changes, and all but nullified the theoretic benefits of an electric watch that you wouldnt have to wind. Ventura automatic watch xxl black dial hamilton watch. Hamilton ventura l montre pour homme avec cadran noir. Limited to 500 pieces, the new ventura poggytheman is a truly unique take on a 20th century icon. The hamilton electric was repopularized several years ago by the movie, men in black, which featured the model extensively.
These mens, ladies, and midsize watches feature a precise, battery operated quartz mechanism or a sophisticated selfwinding automatic movement. This edition has familiar shield shape but is powered by automatic movement. This is a very fine solid, 14k gold hamilton electric ventura that has just been cleanedaccurate. Classic elegance is what characterizes the jazzmaster family, while broadway, the youngest collection, is inspired by the masculine wardrobe, mixing fine details and street style. Design detail of the case of the new model mirrors that of its 1950s ancestors and today comes in either silvercolored. The worlds first electric watch looks just as good today as it did in 1957. With vintage style and charm as well as the enduring legacy of being the elvis watch, this distinctive. Use classics on autotraders intuitive search tools to find the best classic car, muscle car, project car, classic truck, or hot rod. Buy hamilton mens h24655331 ventura xxl analog display swiss automatic black watch and other wrist watches at.
The ventura is known for its retro design, for it revolutionary electric caliber 500 movement, and for being worn by elvis in blue hawaii in 1961. Discover a large selection of hamilton ventura watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Ventura elvis80 auto ventura h24505111 hamilton watches. Ventura that was born as the worlds first batterytype clock in 1957. Hamilton ventura automatic black dial stainless steel mens. H24515591 hamilton american classics ventura auto ladies watch.
New hamilton ventura elvis80 elvis presleys original replica. That version was a bit temperamental too and eventually it was replaced by the model 505. American spirit, the essence of hamilton character. New listing hamilton 6301 khaki field unisex quartz wristwatch 34mm. Hamilton has been and will always be very special to me. Sold rare vintage 14k solid gold hamilton electric. Hamilton classics ventura stainless steel silver automatic. Hamilton mens h24411732 ventura stainless steel watch with black leather band. Sep 22, 2012 hamilton ventura edition limitee elvis presley. Design detail of the case of the new model mirrors that of its ancestors. Hamilton american classic ventura s quartz h242591. In 1957, hamilton introduced the worlds first electric watch, the hamilton electric 500. The original ventura was released in 1957, becoming one of the worlds first electrically powered watches.
Hamilton watch, mens swiss ventura black leather strap. Hamilton electric ventura watch original 1957 issue, caliber. Two runs of 1,957 watches were crafted, one in yellow gold pvd plate and the other in rose gold pvd plate, both featuring dark bronze dials with the original atomic dial indexes of the ventura i. American classic expresses the true american spirit of hamilton, ventura is the brands most iconic collection since 1957. Looking back at the model worn by elvis provides a stark contrast with the latest addition to the hamilton ventura family. The hamilton ventura elvis 80 breaks new technical and design ground with its steeply sloped crystal and curved dial, contemporary case architecture and intricate attachment fixture. Hamilton watches combines the american spirit with the unrivaled precision of the latest swiss movements and technologies. The ventura is a faithful tribute to the original 1957 model, which made watchmaking history as the worlds first electrical, battery powered watch.
The watch is still available, and hamilton just released a new ventura quartz, as a faithful tribute to the original 1957 model, which made watchmaking history as the worlds first electrical, battery powered watch. The ventura is a faithful tribute to the original 1957 model, which made watchmaking history as the world first electrical, battery powered watch. Although the ventura debuted in 1957, hamilton s research into producing an electric watch began more than a decade earlier. It is reasonably faithful to the original, but with its stainless steel case and highquality swiss quartz movement it is more suited to rugged use. The color scheme of this khaki field mechanical is a subtle approach to military styling. Hamilton sub automatic h786155 hamilton watch company. Prices for hamilton ventura watches prices for ventura. Today im taking you along on a trip to the hamilton ventura 60th anniversary party in toronto. The original hamilton ventura, released in 1957, is one of the first electric watches in the world the early electric watch still uses the balance wheel setup as seen in traditional mechanical watch read my article here to learn more about how mechanical watch works, but instead of a mainspring, it used battery and electromagnets as power source. Classic ventura in appearance, it features the modern h10 movement with 80 hours of power reserve and a seconds hand that has been blued by flame. The hamilton ventura elvis80 in honor of elvis presleys 80th.
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. Creating an automatic version of a watch famed for its battery powered movement is a bold move, and one thats typical of hamilton. The dial is reminiscent of the 1950s ventura timepieces, complete with digit markings all culminating in an embossed rounded point looking like atoms. Back in the 1950s a dedicated hamilton team spent ten years making their dream of an electrical, batterypowered, watch come true.
Hamilton hamilton ventura classic quartz ventura classical music quartz h24301511 domestic regular article men. Called the 500, this watch used a battery to drive a complex gear train, which in turn pushed the hands. Hamilton ventura watches official uk retailer first class. The watch was worn by elvis presley, who also featured it the movie blue hawaii.
Hamilton ventura watches official uk retailer first. Unfollow hamilton ventura watches to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sold rare vintage 14k solid gold hamilton electric ventura. The original ventura, launched in 1957, made watchmaking history as the worlds first. Hamilton ventura american classic h24515551 herrenzifferblatt. The ventura made the first of its many hollywood appearances on the wrist of elvis presley in the 1961 production, blue hawaii.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The automatic also came in a strictly limited and numbered run of 1,957 examples. The hamilton ventura was introduced as the worlds first electric watch in 1957. Montre ventura quartz cadran noir hamilton watch h24411732. Hamilton watches combine the american spirit with the unrivaled precision of the latest swiss movements and technologies. The 500 was a finicky design and hamilton soon replaced the 500 with the 500a. It is called colossal intellect of the industrial design, and it is at the present to stand more than half a century, and the novel design which richard. With its daring and distinctive design, it quickly became an icon and a collectors item. The original ventura, launched in 1957, made watchmaking history as the. Up for sale is this rare and iconic early 1960s hamilton ventura in solid 14 karat yellow gold. Find new and used 1975 pontiac ventura classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. The hamilton ventura elvis80 is much larger, comes in a black pvd option, and sports a flash of colour on the dial orange integers mark out the minutes between 12 and 3 oclock, coordinating nicely with a seconds hand, which will either sweep or step depending on. The launch press conference for ventura, in new yorks savoy plaza hotel on january 3, 1957, was a massive and flamboyant occasion.
Founded in 1892 in lancaster, pennsylvania, hamilton is now headquarted in bienne, switzerland, under the ownership of the swatch group. The ventura was introduced in 1957 with the original electric movement, the model 500. Nowadays, with the cult of celebrity so firmly ingrained in western society, it seems obvious that having a leading star flash their wrist candy at their adoring audience would see a brands sales go. There are 5 1960 to 1962 pontiac venturas for sale today on. Classics on autotrader is your onestop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. Hamilton ventura all prices for hamilton ventura watches on. Hamilton s cto discusses the new ventura topper fine jewelers.
Vintage hamilton paneurop automatic retro mens 34mm watch. Today, january 3rd, in 1957, those crazy guys from lancaster, pa otherwise known as hamilton, unveiled the very first electric watch movement. Later on, hamilton also introduced a 14k white gold version, but this one was not so popular since the american public ruled white gold as old fashioned hamilton also exported the ventura, but only on a very modest scale. Hamilton mens h24655331 ventura xxl analog display swiss. Its collections include the khaki aviation, khaki field, jazzmaster, and timeless classic lines. Jun 12, 2014 up for sale is this rare and iconic early 1960s hamilton ventura in solid 14 karat yellow gold. Khaki jazzmaster intramatic ventura broadway valiant khaki navy khaki aviation khaki field. The folks at hamilton might not have known star trek, but they were definitely trying to imagine the future with the ventura. Ventura s latest incarnation is a faithful tribute to the original and mirrors the pioneering shield shaped celebration of midcentury modern design in a sporty chronograph model. This new version pays tribute to the ultimate rulebreaker and ventura s biggest fan. The resulting calibres that were developed for mass production included the 500 and the 505, which was unveiled in 1961 as an upgrade of the earlier calibre. Guests who viewed hamilton ventura watch h24401731 also viewed. Daring, pioneering and unconventional in design, the ventura is one of the most iconic hamilton watches. Founded before the civil war as a maker of horsedrawn carriages, american manufacturer studebaker began selling horseless carriages shortly after the turn of the.
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