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Your viewing a vintage rare Hamilton Victor circa 1957 with solid gold markers on an original black dial in a 10k yellow gold filled case. This piece is rare due to it was only produced for 3 years and was the third model for Hamilton electric watches on 1957.  The case size is 30mm without crown, and 39mm lug to lug.  This piece has recently been serviced and is keeping accurate time. The Victor was discontinued from Hamilton's electric line in 1960 with a total production of 10,200 pieces.

History of Hamilton's electric watches:

The invention of a miniaturized battery launched Hamilton into new frontiers.

It started in 1946, when George Luckey, the research manager of Hamilton’s R&D department, wondered if Hamilton could produce a watch powered by a battery. Eveready had built miniaturized batteries during the War, and Luckey felt that the time was ripe for Hamilton to capitalize on that invention. Over the next four years, his idea ripened and took fruit in the hands of various researchers, who produced model clocks with electric movements, until it reached the desk of Dr. John Van Horn.

Various prototypes would be produced over the next few years, until the research team—led by Dr. Van Horn—hit on the one that would be a success: Model 500.

Essentially, in Hamilton's design, the balance wheel would be powered not by springs but by magnets. Van Horn launched a test program in 1956, in which 160 test watches were given to Hamilton personnel.

At last, on January 3, 1957, the world’s first electric watch—the Hamilton Ventura—was unveiled to the world.

With a case designed by Richard Arbib, the man who put fins on Cadillacs, the Ventura was a visual snapshot of the American psyche as the country roared out of the war-torn 1940s into the prosperous 1950s. As the flagship of the Hamilton Electric line, the Ventura commanded the highest prices—$200 in 1950s dollars. However, other models were available that coupled the ground-breaking movement with distinctive designs—but at a much lower price point.

The Victor is one such model. Introduced in 1957, alongside the Ventura, the Victor was offered at $89.00. Unlike the Ventura, which was sold in solid gold cases, the Victor had a 10K gold-filled case. However, despite the variance in material, the Victor possessed a distinctive visual styling all its own.

This particular Victor features a glossy black dial with a bold starburst pattern. The case is asymmetrical, like the Ventura, but is a square that is slightly larger on the right side. The unexpected position of the crown gives the watch an unusual and distinctive look.

This 1957 original remains a classic design of mid-century horology, a distinctive dress design with a pedigree that deserves serious appreciation.

This piece has been serviced in my shop with new battery & is keeping accurate time. The gold contact is in excellent condition and the contact wires have been adjusted to factory specifications. Watch should be hacked (pull out stem when not worn to conserve contact wear as well as battery life).

Thanks for looking....

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