HAMILTON, Ventura Circa 1960 Wristwatch in gold-plated metal and steel. Asymmetrical case, signed. Silvered dial, applied hour markers, central second hand, signed. Electric movement. Size: 31 x 42 cm With period case. Launched in 1957, Ventura was the world's first electric watch! In 1961, Elvis Presley made the model his own and made it legendary. Hamilton relaunched the Ventura in its collections in 1988. Today, this atypical design is still available in the brand's catalogue. The model presented here comes in a vintage suede case signed by Hamilton. Movement operational at the time of writing, but service recommended. Scratches on the case back. Dial with patina. Plexiglass with scratches and signs of use. Please note that all watches are sold as is. No guarantee of working order. Most watches have been opened to identify movement type and quality, including water resistant watches. The purchaser is advised to consult a watchmaker to review the water-resistance of the watch. Indications of the existence of a restoration, an accident or the state of preservation remain subject to the purchaser's personal judgement. The absence of any indication of replacement parts, restoration or accident in no way implies that an item is free of all present defects. All items shown may have been previously serviced and may contain non-original parts. The dimensions and weights of the items are approximate. Expert : ADER WATCHES assisted by Justine LAMARRE