Hamilton Electric Van Horn Watch 14K Gold Original Finish Silver Dial

Offered is this FULLY SERVICED (ultrasonic wash, rinse, and lubrication) Hamilton Electric Van Horn watch. Pictured in René 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 signed on the dial, and case, 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 2 watches 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.

This example was an early release as evidenced by correct unsigned crown, "pinched" style hands, and first year serial number on the movement. All three elements are seen on early release Van Horn models.

BRAND:  Hamilton Electric Van Horn

GENDER:  Mens

CASE:  14K Solid Yellow Gold

CASE BACK:  Marked Hamilton, 14K Gold, S&W, dedication dating watch to Christmas 1958 and inside marked Hamilton W. Co., Lancaster, PA, 14K Gold, S034725, S&W

BAND/BRACELET:  Brand New Genuine Leather Brown Strap with Matching Gold Tone Buckle

MOVEMENT:  500 Electric, marked Hamilton 500, Pat. Pending, ADJ., U.S.A.

SIZE:  35mm without crown | 45mm lug to lug

CROWN:  Excellent, Correct Early Unsigned Crown

CONDITION:  Excellent

     CRYSTAL:  Excellent, with no cracks

     CASE:  Excellent, solid 14K Gold

     DIAL:  Excellent, Silver, Original, marked Hamilton Electric, and Pat. Pending below the 6 position

     HANDS:  Excellent, with "Pinched" hour and minute hands seen on early models, and gold seconds hand, all correct for this watch

     BAND:  Brand New

Guaranteed to arrive in fine working order, or your money back upon return. I am a NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors) member and stand behind what I sell. You may also return the item for any reason within 7 days if not satisfied. See full refund policy here.