{"product_id":"hamilton-electric-van-horn-watch-14k-gold-original-finish-silver-dial-5","title":"Hamilton Electric Van Horn Watch 14K Gold Original Finish Silver Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered is this \u003cstrong\u003eFULLY SERVICED (ultrasonic wash, rinse, and lubrication)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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, case, and movement. \u003cstrong\u003eIt runs great and keeps time to well under 30 seconds variation per day\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eand 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis example was an early release as evidenced by correct unsigned crown, and first year serial number on the movement. Both elements are seen on early release Van Horn models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBRAND:  Hamilton Electric Van Horn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGENDER:  Mens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCASE:  14K Solid Yellow Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCASE BACK:  Marked Hamilton, 14K Gold, S\u0026amp;W, and inside marked Hamilton W. Co., Lancaster, PA, 14K Gold, S047772, S\u0026amp;W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBAND\/BRACELET:  Brand New Genuine Leather Brown Strap with Matching Gold Tone Buckle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMOVEMENT:  500 Electric, marked Hamilton 500, Pat. Pending, ADJ., U.S.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE:  35mm without crown | 45mm lug to lug\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCROWN:  Excellent, Correct Early Unsigned Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION:  Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     CRYSTAL:  Excellent, with no cracks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     CASE:  Excellent, solid 14K Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     DIAL:  Excellent, Silver, Original, marked Hamilton Electric, and Pat. Pending below the 6 position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     HANDS:  Excellent, all correct for this watch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     BAND:  Brand New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eGuaranteed to arrive in fine working order, or your money back upon return.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Refund Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unwindintime.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee full refund policy here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unwind In Time","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48813851214048,"sku":"HE0733","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3450\/9641\/files\/hamilton-electric-van-horn-watch-14k-gold-original-finish-silver-dial_b990e584-f92b-4663-94d9-eddd2d035a6f.jpg?v=1771798852","url":"https:\/\/www.unwindintime.com\/products\/hamilton-electric-van-horn-watch-14k-gold-original-finish-silver-dial-5","provider":"Unwind In Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}