Among historic, technically significant watches, the Hamilton Ventura is quite possibly the weirdest-looking. There’s no pragmatic purpose for its angular, Art-Deco, retro-futuristic case shape, but it was fundamentally different from any watch before it, and it was imperative that it also look different. In 1957, it was among the collection Hamilton introduced as the world’s first electric-powered watches. This particular model is also known as the "Elvis Presley" as it was the one he wore and enjoyed. This watch within this auction is the exact version and strap that Elvis owned and wore. They were powered by a movement called the 500 (later upgraded to the 505), which in some ways looked like a traditional mechanical movement: it used a gear train and a balance wheel designed to oscillate in a similar way to that of a traditional mechanical system


Timepiece Specifications: Brand: Hamilton

Model/Number: Ventura Electric

Type: Wrist Watch

Movement: Factory 505 11 jewels electromechanically controlled balance motor

Functions: Analog

Case Measurement: 31mm x 45.5mm

Case Back: Factory 14kt gold snap down

Case Shape: Triangular

Crystal: Factory acrylic

Dial: Factory black electro

Strap/Band/Bracelet: Hamilton black & gold strap

Clasp/Buckle: Gold tang buckle

Max Wrist size: 7.5 Inches

Production year: 1961

Item Weight: 43.7 grams

Condition- Vintage/Preowned. Comes with service warranty manual. This Hamilton Ventura watch is running and is in magnificent condition for its old age. The watch is completely restored.