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Hamlet Electric Watch Pacer Crosshair Dial 1950s
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Description Brand: Hamilton Model: Pacer Movement: 500 Year of Manufacture: 1950-1959 Case Finish: Gloss Country/Region of Manufacture: United States UPC: Does not apply
Hamilton pacer Cleaned serviced and ready to wear. 1950's 500 caliber, crosshair dial with original hamilton band.Gold filled case 14K. Pacers are the most popular and demand outstrips supply. This is a must have model for any watch collector.The following in from Rene Rondeau Godfather of the Hamilton Electric Watch revival:The first company to successfully pursue the elusive dream of a battery-powered watch was the Hamilton Watch Company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Research began in 1946, but it was to take more than ten years todevelop a viable watch. On January 3, 1957, Hamilton held a press conference to announce the "World's First Electric Watch." The idea of a watch which never needed winding was very exciting to 1950's consumers, who were captivated by progress and modernity. The Hamilton Electric was an instant hit. Its popularity was enhanced by the fact that Hamilton released a number of very dramatic case styles with non-traditional asymmetrical styling; they were visual reminders of the ultra-modern movements inside the case.
Today these watches are avidly sought by collectors, who appreciate the unique character of this pioneering invention. It is the grandfather of all battery-powered watches produced today, an important milestone in the history of watchmaking.
Description
| Brand: | Hamilton | Model: | Pacer |
| Movement: | 500 | Year of Manufacture: | 1950-1959 |
| Case Finish: | Gloss | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
Hamilton pacer Cleaned serviced and ready to wear. 1950's 500 caliber, crosshair dial with original hamilton band.Gold filled case 14K. Pacers are the most popular and demand outstrips supply. This is a must have model for any watch collector.
The following in from Rene Rondeau Godfather of the Hamilton Electric Watch revival:
The first company to successfully pursue the elusive dream of a battery-powered watch was the Hamilton Watch Company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Research began in 1946, but it was to take more than ten years to
Today these watches are avidly sought by collectors, who appreciate the unique character of this pioneering invention. It is the grandfather of all battery-powered watches produced today, an important milestone in the history of watchmaking.| develop a viable watch. On January 3, 1957, Hamilton held a press conference to announce the "World's First Electric Watch." The idea of a watch which never needed winding was very exciting to 1950's consumers, who were captivated by progress and modernity. The Hamilton Electric was an instant hit. Its popularity was enhanced by the fact that Hamilton released a number of very dramatic case styles with non-traditional asymmetrical styling; they were visual reminders of the ultra-modern movements inside the case. |