Hamilton. An unusual 14K gold asymmetrical wristwatch with sweep center seconds

SIGNED HAMILTON, ELECTRIC, VENTURA MODEL, CIRCA 1952

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Hamilton. An unusual 14K gold asymmetrical wristwatch with sweep center seconds
Signed Hamilton, Electric, Ventura model, circa 1952
With electrically-driven jewelled lever movement, the black matt dial with applied dot numerals, sweep center seconds, the large asymmetrical case with hooded stepped lugs, snap on back, together with an associated 14K gold textured bracelet, Hamilton original fitted presentation box, case, dial and movement signed
49 mm. long

Lot Essay

Hamilton, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was the first watch company to introduce an electric wristwatch into its production line. The movement was patented by Hamilton in the United States in 1954. The movement on this lot is stamped pat. pending.

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