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Vintage Electric Watches including Tuning fork and Hamilton Electric, LED watches, including Bulova Accutron.
The
first few watches on this page are part
of a vast collection of rare and fine
HAMILTON ELECTRIC watches we recently
obtained. These examples are superb!
We owe the invention of the "button
watch battery" in 1952 to the inventors
of the first electric watches (made
by HAMILTON). These; being the FIRST
electric watches ever produced, are
an extremely important contribution
to watchmaking and historically, are
quite notable as being one of the milestone
inventions of the 20th. century.
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HAMILTON VENTURA
This is as rare as it gets-a solid WHITE gold ca. 1957 HAMILTON ELECTRIC VENTURA that has just been overhauled, with the caliber 500 movement being accurate. The 31x40mm. 14k. white gold solid gold eccentric case has not been overpolished and maintains the original setting crown. It is truly VERY difficult to find WHITE GOLD versions of the VENTURA. This dial was expertly restored and looks fantastic. The Ventura is a "cult classic" amongst collectors; with this being a very fine example. Elvis wore a Ventura! This is one of the finest and rarest of ALL HAMILTON ELECTRICS.Bankwire only please. $7995.
This is a very fine solid, 14k gold HAMILTON ELECTRIC VENTURA that has just been overhauled. The 14k case is sparkling and retains the original setting crown. The dial looks fabulous, we are guessing it has been restored but we are not certain. This watch comes with the original Hamilton Ventura band and it's original 14k solid gold buckle. This in its self is quite amazing! We are including a leather replica band if you choose to wear this and not wear out the original. It is truly VERY difficult to find these watches as clean as this one. The Ventura is a "cult classic" amongst collectors; with this being a very fine example. Elvis wore a Ventura! $3350.
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ON HOLD SHIPPED
This is an extremely rare HAMILTON PACER AUTOMATIC (known as the Hamilton Pcermatic) winding mechanical watch. This is not an electric watch, but rather one of the rarest of all HAMILTON's, being mechanical. The rotor automatic winding movement was just cleaned and is running perfectly. The 31.5 x 45mm. yellow gold filled case with white gold filled lugs displays fabulous original condition. We are including the original and gently aged dial. We installed a restored dial to give you a cleaner look and you can maintain your investment by keeping the original dial. I don't know another of these watches available for sale any where in the world. Priced very well @ $3995.
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ON HOLD SHIPPED
This 1975 OMEGA Seamaster Mariner Quartz is a very uncommon watch produced from 1975 to 1981. This watch featured this first analogue quartz movement, the caliber 1310. This watch obtained its name from a promotional stunt whereby, 2 of these watches were affixed to the mast and keel of two sailing vessels in the 1976 OSTAR (trans Atlantic race) and were exposed to severe weather conditions, and survived. The interesting stainless steel case measures a hefty 40x42x12mm. The pusher above the crown advances or stops the second hand and the lower pusher sets the date. The case and bracelet are quite fine and are without any dings or scratches, as is the sapphire crystal. The original black dial has some very subtle age marks which are barley visible with the naked eye. This watch has a commanding presence on the wrist. Just $1495.
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This is a vintage circa 1957 HAMILTON ELECTRIC VICTOR. The dial has been expertly restored and looks great. The Victor is a sprawling watch, measuring 29.5mm. across and 39.5mm. lug to lug and provides much wrist coverage being a square shaped watch. I love the asymmetrical design and offset (original) setting crown! The caliber 500 HAMILTON ELECTRIC movement was just overhauled and is accurately keeping time. The gold filled case is in very fine overall condition and is without any wear. Just $795.
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We are pleased to find this rather uncommon
HAMILTON ELECTRIC VEGA housed in an eccentric, trapezoidal,
gold filled case (without wear) and having an engine turned
pattern on the dial and lugs. This watch was produced for
only two years with estimated production of 4800. The case
is quite striking and modern in its' design; which was certainly
far ahead of its' time. The caliber 505 HAMILTON ELECTRIC
movement is quite accurate. The dial has been restored at some point in the ; having radiating
lines extended from the middle, red-tipped sweep seconds and
raised, gold tone markers. This
circa 1962 HAMILTON also retains its' original winding crown and very rare expansion bracelet with matching engine turned pattern.
This is a prize for the HAMILTON ELECTRIC collector!
You really have to see this watch on your wrist!
SOLD!
This is a very hard to find HAMILTON FLIGHT 2 Manual winding vintage watch from about 1960. Only 2000 of these very "exaggerated" cased HAMILTONS were produced; measuring 29x33mm. in gold fill. You can imagine, many of these watches have gone missing or been destroyed over the years, lending to the rarity of these watches. The gold filled case is without any wear - sparkling. This uncommon watch retains the original gold toned dial, hands and winding crown. We love the look of the engine turned sections of the bezel along with the polished portions, almost like a 50's hotel sign one would see on route 66. The manual winding caliber 777 movement was recently serviced (cleaned) by Rene Rondeau and is accurately keeping time.
Look
at this very fine and completely original
circa 1960's HAMILTON SEA-LECTRIC 2 vintage
ELECTRIC watch! The 33.5mm. case is shimmering and without any scratches. This HAMILTON retains the original bracelet that was sold with the watch when new.
The original dial retains the raised steel markers and sword style hands. The original winding crown is present and the caliber 505 electric movement was just service and is accurate. You will not
find a better example of this watch. Only $895
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Here is a the RAREST OF ALL HAMILTONS - The 14k. solid gold HAMILTON ELECTRIC PACER and known as the "VENTURA 2". These watches were NEVER sold to the public. The first series of these were produced for GE in 1960 as presentation watches and housed the 500A movement. The Only 400 were sold. These watches were produced in ALL YELLOW 14k. gold and not the usual yellow and white, as seen in the PACER gold filled version. The next series (this watch) housed the 505 movement and only 100 were made-produced for KRAFT FOOD and SANDERS and THOMAS. This is and EXTREMELY rare second series version with NO inscription. It has been verified that less than a handful of these watches appeared without any inscriptions. This 1965 watch was overhauled and verified by Rene Rondeau in 2011- keeping accurate time. The eccentric 31.4x45mm. 14k. gold case is as clean as you will seek-no dings or scratches. The black dial was restored, retaining the original raised gold toned markers and hands and looks pristine. The gold tone Dauphine, pitched
hands and sweep seconds with red arrow tip is present. This watch retains its original HAMILTON crown. We guarantee this watch to be all original and correct. A true investment piece that is RARELY seen. Bankwire only please. $9995.
This is the rarest version of the WITTNAUER ELECTRO-CHRON having an original and very rare black dial. This watch was recently overhauled and is keeping accurate time. The Landeron 4750 is amongst the most reliable of all electric movements. Notice the very modern and "slick" looking lightening bolt second hand and funky hour hand. The 35mm. stainless steel case is without any dings or scratches. Baseball player Joe Dimaggio's Electro-Chron sold at auction for $14,000 with a "Yankees" dial. Just $1195.
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L ook at this exotic WITTNAUER ELECTRO-CHRON from the atomic age (ca. 1960). This watch was recently overhauled. The Landeron 4750 is amongst the most reliable of all electric movements. Notice the very modern and "slick" looking lightening bolt second hand and funky hour hand. The 35mm. case sparkles, with wide, shimmering bezel and polished, chunky lugs.Baseball player Joe Dimaggio's Electro-Chron sold at auction for $14,000 with a "Yankees" dial. $895
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SOLD!
Look at the fine condition this circa 1957 HAMILTON ELECTRIC
VANTAGE exhibits! The original dial is quite simple and elegant
in its' uncluttered appearance; having raised gold markers
and Arabic numerals. The gold filled case (spectacular and
without wear) measures 29x40mm. and 10mm. thick including
the crystal. Notice the interesting position of the original
HAMILTON crown. This pristine dial was expertly restored and retains the original raised gold markers and Arabic numerals. The caliber 500 movement is accurate and keeping
time. There are estimates of 14900 Vantages produced, but
imagine how few have survived in such fine
condition!
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T his is one of the most iconic of all HAMILTON ELECTRIC watches known as the "METEOR". Only 3000 of these exotic and funky watches were produced in and about 1961. The asymmetric gold filled case is in stellar condition, measuring 29.2x40.5mm. and retains its original HAMILTON winding crown. This has a completely original silver dial which is very hard to find and still retains the original hand set. The HAMILTON ELECTRIC 505 movement was just cleaned and is accurate. $1995.
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This is one of the most iconic of all HAMILTON ELECTRIC watches known as the "METEOR". Only 3000 of these exotic and funky watches were produced in and about 1961. The asymmetric gold filled case is in stellar condition, measuring 29.2x40.5mm. and retains its' original HAMILTON winding crown. The expertly restored dial is in VERY fine overall condition. The HAMILTON ELECTRIC 505 movement was just cleaned in May 2010.
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This is a vintage circa 1957 HAMILTON ELECTRIC VAN HORN is solid 14k. yellow gold having a RARE diamond dial! The 34.5mm. gold case exhibits spectacular overall (scratchless) condition. The restored silver dial is the rarer version with original diamond markers and retains the original Dauphine, pitched hands and sweep seconds. This vintage uncommon Hamilton watch was produced in the amount of about 13,200. This watch has been fully serviced and is accurately keeping time. This watch was named after the "father" of the Hamilton Electric-Dr. John Van Horn who was the director of research and development for the Hamilton watch company. This watch provides much wrist coverage and is really quite striking. $2495.
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Being worn on "Magic City" T.V. Show (series) by lead character who plays "Ben Diamond"
This is a vintage circa 1957 HAMILTON ELECTRIC VAN HORN is solid 14k. yellow gold having an ULTRA-RARE diamond dial! The 34.5mm. gold case retains its original HAMILTON setting crown and is in fine shape. The original and incredibly rare black dial is unblemished and retains the original Dauphine, pitched hands and sweep seconds. The regular Van Horns sold for $175 and the diamond dial versions $300. Over 70% more for a diamond dial-we can see why we just don't find these! This is the first one I have seen in over 25 years of dealing. This watch was named after the "father" of the Hamilton Electric-Dr. John Van Horn who was the director of research and development for the Hamilton watch company. The watch was cleaned by RENE RONDEAU in April 2010 and comes with the repair certificate. This VAN HORN provides much wrist coverage and is really quite striking to gaze upon!
SOLD-being worn on "Magic City" T.V. Series
Look
at this very fine and completely original
circa 1958 HAMILTON SEA-LECTRIC 1 vintage
ELECTRIC watch! The large, 35mm. gold
filled case with stainless steel back
is as clean as you will ever hope to find.
The original dial; having raised, gold
Arabic numerals, concentric circles, Dauphine,
pitched hands and red, triangle-tipped
sweep seconds is virtually flawless! Please note: the second hand on this watch is not original. This red painted Hamilton hand adds more "punch". The
original HAMILTON winding crown is present.
The case has t-bar lugs, adding to the
visual appeal of this early HAMILTON electric.
The caliber 500 HAMILTON ELECTRIC movement
is keeping accurate time. You will not
find a better example of this watch.
This is a very uncommon 1960's Buren electronic with very striking lightning bolt dial markers. This dial is completely original and displays very clean overall condition. Notice the aged lume in the dagger style hands, as well as the lightning bolt second hand. The early electronic movement is the Landeron 4750 movement is keeping accurate time for a watch of this age. The 35mm. stainless steel case glistens, without dings or scratches. This watch appears larger on the wrist due to its narrow bezel and the "all dial appearance" This a very cool watch that we have never owned prior! $995.
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Leased to MAD MEN T.V. series.
This is an uncommon HAMILTON K454 "Sputnik" circa 1960 housed in a 34x40mm. gold filled case with stainless steel back, sprawling lugs, with an original segmented dial. The entire watch resembles the SPUTNIK satellites of the 1960's era. The movement is a a fine rotor, automatic winding HAMILTON, which is keeping accurate time after a recent cleaning. This is a futuristic looking watch on the wrist!
This is a 35mm. gold filled 1960's OLMA vintage electric watch retaining its original cross-hatched setting crown. The original black dial is quite striking, with original Dauphine style hands. All in all, this is a great look for only $495!
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Here is a 1960's BAYLOR ELECTRIC that truly exemplifies the atomic age, with its lightning bolt second hand and hour indices. The original two-tone dial is very clean. The 35mm. gold filled case with steel back is without any major flaws. The accurate Landeron 4750 Electric movement was just cleaned by Paul Wirdnam in 2009. Only $650.
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This
is an uncommon, vintage, FRENCH MADE plastic 44x41mm. Lip L184 ELECTRIQUE designed by famed industrial designer Roger Tallon in 1973. This is one of the most iconic watches from the 1970's and has been re-issued lately in a $350 quartz model due the ORIGINAL being so fantastic looking! This watch we are offering is the AUTHENTIC, original 1970's, "real deal", having the electro-mechanical LIP movement that is keeping accurate time. Only $795.
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T his is a rare variety of electric watch called the GRUEN ELECTRA; housed in a VERY CLEAN gold filled case with steel back measuring 34.9mm. The dial is laid out in a very attractive fashion; with offset ELECTRA written in blue and Gruen Precision kitty corner. The dial is flawless. The hands are quite eccentric, lightning bolt style! The LANDERON 4751 movement was just overhauled and is quite accurate.
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We were lucky to find this uncommon early 1970's ZODIAC SPACETRONIC with exhibition case back! We are not certain, but this may have been a dealer's sample watch with the see-through and signed case back showing the movement. We just had the ESA DYNATRON 9150 movement cleaned and is VERY accurate. The dial, hands and winding crown are all original. The original stainless steel case measures 34mm. across and is hexagonal in shape. $495.
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This BULOVA Accutron Astronaut is a 38mm. large size dating from 1968. This watch has an amazing sun tan dial with even age, and also retains the original hands and lume, along with the original turning bezel. This particular model, with hooded lugs and dial configuration is very uncommon to find. The Accutron battery operated movement is keeping time accurately.
This is a RARE 1971 BULOVA ACCUTRON asymmetric, stainless steel with integrated (full length) steel bracelet. The head measures 35x40.5mm., without scratches and retains the original ACCUTRON setting crown. The original dial has taken on an even and fine looking spotting from age. Due to then rarity of this watch, I would NOT restore this dial. The original, white, baton hands are present. The battery operated ACCUTRON movement is accurately keeping time. Notice the red day writing in the day/date aperture. I stress-this is a very rare and seldom seen Accutron. Only $1795.
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This circa 1971 BULOVA ACCUTRON is quite interesting and exotic, measuring a very large 4!mm. across without the winding crowns. Both crowns are signed and original, with the top crown being an adjuster for the inner rotating world time bezel. The day/date offers a quickset feature for ease. The dial is really quite exotic, having orange, taupe, black and blue accents that are in all original condition. This colour combination provides a wonderful vintage appeal! The accutron movement is humming away and is accurate. Bulova began developing Accutron in 1952 and they came into mass
production on October 25, 1960 and were produced until 1977.
Some even say the 360 cycle/second hum of an Accutron has
a therapeutic and relaxing effect on the wearer...no kidding!
This could be due to the high magnetic field created by the
vibrating crystals and coil. $1195.
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This is a very clean 40mm. (large) 1974 BULOVA ACCUTRON SNORKEL dive watch having a deep, blue dial, with lovely markers, with rich patina and bright orange second hand. The dial and pencil style hands are original. The battery operated, electronic, BULOVA Accutron movement was recently cleaned and is accurate. The full length bracelet is without dings or scratches. The two colour rotating bezel is original and also displays very fine condition. This watch is not easy to find. $995.
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We found this LONGINES CONQUEST ELECTRONIC vintage 1970's tuning fork watch in its original condition, with some ageing to the dial that is MUCH less visible with the naked eye. The 37.5mm. case retains the original LONGINES bracelet, which is in fine shape. This watch was just serviced by British watch guru Paul Wirdnam in May 2009 and keeps time within about 15 seconds per day. This LONGINES features a "hack" feature, allowing one to set the time "to the second". Only $595.
