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Hamilton
Serial #5045333
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| Manufacturer | Hamilton |
| Grade | |
| Serial Number | 5045333 |
| Size | |
| Model | Van Horn Wristwatch Electric 500 |
| Jewel Count | ? |
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| Finish | |
| Case Material | Gold |
| Case Manufacturer | S&W |
| Case Grade/Model | |
| Case Serial # | S045333 |
| Case Details | HAMILTON W.CO. LANCASTER, PA. 14K GOLD S&W |
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| Dial Style | |
| Dial Signing Name | Hamilton |
| Dial Details | |
| Movement Markings | Hamilton 500 PAT. PENDING U.S.A. ADJ. Pictured in Rene Rondeau's book "The Watch Of The Future" on pages 193-194, it was released in January of 1957 with an original price of $175.00. It is quadruple signed on the dial, case, crown and movement. It runs great and keeps time to well under 30 seconds variation per day, and has a brand new battery just installed. The hack function works properly, and the watch starts right up each time the crown is pushed in from the setting position to the running position. The Van Horn was one of the original 3 watch introduced on January 3rd, 1957 when Hamilton announced to the world, the first battery powered watch. It was named for John Van Horn, the director of Research and Development for Hamilton, who spearheaded the electric watch project. The original black dial is in mint condition on this watch. |
Contributed to the database by esoxhunter on October 22, 2022.
This collection record was most recently edited on October 22, 2022.
This collection record was most recently edited on October 22, 2022.