Vintage Kreisler 10K White GF Bracelet Hamilton Electric Meteor Great Condition

Description: Up for sale is Vintage Ultra Rare 1960's Kreisler 10K White Gold Filled Bracelet / Watch Band in Great Condition. Bracelet has very light scratching consistent with age and light use and has no fading - lighting does have reflections. End links measures 17.4mm. Bracelet measures 6 2/3". Numerous pics can be zoomed if you click on pic. I am not responsible for any customs delays or charges with International sale. Hamilton struck first in using an electrical power source rather than a coiled piece of spring steel. Hamilton began research on the electric watch in 1946. Development began under the code name Project X. The first watch appeared on the market eleven years later when Hamilton sent out a Press Release on January 3, 1957.The company pioneered the electro-mechanical and electronic watches that eventually evolved into the prevalent watch movements sold in the market now.They noted that the Electric watch used an oscillating motor powered by a 1.5 volt hearing aid battery instead of a mainspring.From 1957 to 1969, Hamilton produced two calibres that went to market: the 500 and 505. Even though the market favored the designs, Hamilton couldn’t produce and sell enough watches to make it a profitable line of business.In the mid to late 1960’s, Hamilton attempted to address the Japanese market by forming a joint venture with Ricoh. The marketing effort failed. The company sold the Ricoh watches by repackaging them as Vantage brand. Hamilton placed a Standard Time Corp 130E caliber label on the Ricoh movement. The 130E looks similar to the Hamilton 505 and has many interchangeable parts.In an experiment to increase profitability, Hamilton purchased some Huguenin Electric movements containing the Landeron 4750 caliber. Like many Swiss movements such as A. Shield and Font, Huguenin produced commodity movements.Landeron 4750 made the first Swiss electric movement. It went into production when Hamilton released the 505. Landeron competed directly with Hamilton. Hamilton succeeded three watch firms manufacturing timepieces in the same facilities in Lancaster, PA, including the Lancaster Watch Company. The precursor to the Hamilton Watch Co., the Lancaster, Pennsylvania based Keystone Standard Watch Co., was started by Abram Bitner in 1886 with the purchase of Lancaster Watch Company's factory.During the expansion of the railroads in the U.S., Hamilton maintained over 56% of the market. Railroads purchased all of Hamilton's production. As the market switched from pocket watches to wrist watches after World War I, the company manufactured wrist watches. During World War II, Hamilton retooled its business model to serve the military, dropping its consumer products.The Illinois Watch Co. is purchased by Hamilton Watch Co. following the death of company president Jacob Bunn, Jr. The factory continued operations in Springfield, Illinois until 1932. Illinois movements continued to be finished at the Hamilton factory until 1948. Payment is due within 2 days of purchase....if you cannot make payment within allotted time do not purchase. If payment is not made unpaid item case will be open no exceptions. Return Policy: I do not accept returns for buyer's remorse. My descriptions and numerous clear pictures are absolutely accurate and I do my best to be perfectly clear and concise. All items are identified fully, so those bad apples wanting to switch and try to return different item should think twice, and to buyers wanting items for free or discounted please do not purchase, you will only get full refund on return of item in same condition as when sent out with valid cause for return. If you have any reservations about purchasing please email before purchase. Thank you

Price: 399.99 USD

Location: Glendale, Arizona

End Time: 2024-02-05T16:40:50.000Z

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