Autumn Auction of Luxury Antique Watches, Jewelry and Fine Art And Decor
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 8035
Hamilton Ventura Arbib Design 14k Gold Original Patent Pending Dial
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for
$4,300
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $50,000 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
HFA DT73148
- Described By: Adams NFEDD
- Title: Hamilton Ventura Arbib Design 14k Gold Original Patent Pending Dial
- Description: Hamilton Ventura Arbib Design 14k Gold Original Patent Pending DialThis watch was rushed to market in a race to beat Bulova, Accutron and others. The early ones had patent pending on the dial the serial number 1775L indicates it was one of the fist 600 watches sold after the initial 1100 that work. Rack tested and wrist tested by Hamilton, comes with a Hamilton 2 tone strap and a secondary off brand 2 tone. An extremely early example.
- Serial: S227086 1775L
- Diameter: 32mm
- Lugtip to Lugtip: 45mm
- Thickness: 12mm
- Inside Lugs: 16mm
- Band Width: 16mm
- Case Condition: Excellent
- Case Metal: 14k Gold
- Case Color: Yellow Gold
- Dial Condition: Excellent
- Dial Color: Black
- All Words on Dial: Hamilton Electric Pat Pending
- All Words on Case and Case Back: 14k Gold Hamilton Hamilton Watch Co Lancaster PA 14k Gold S227086
- Movement Running: Yes
- All Words on Movement: 1775L ADJ uSA Hamilton 500 Pat Pending
- Crown: Push Pull
- Box and Papers: None
- Total Watch Weight: 37g
- Band/Bracelet Length: 9in
- Band Material: Leather
- Shipping In-House: Available
- Shipping Box Size: 18 x 13 x 3 in
- Shipping Weight: 2 lb 0 oz
- General Condition: See photos for details.
Condition
Excellent condition, mirror finish with very little sign of wear. Comes with extra band, both bands in never worn condition. Some very faint marks on the crystal. Movement is running, for optimum time keeping accuracy we suggest an overhaul at the buyers expense.
Available payment options
Many smaller items can be shipped, though if you do not see a shipping cost on your invoice, this means we are not able to facilitate in-house shipping for your purchase and we will provide contacts for a 3rd party partner to provide arrangements for pickup, packing and shipping.
SHIPPING: HFA has limited in-house shipping for smaller items and certain types of jewelry, silver and watches. Please contact us in advance of the auction if you wish to see if the lot in which you are interested can be handled by our shipping department. We will be pleased to provide a list of shippers and packers that our clients have successfully used, or you can have your own shipper handle your purchases. Please contact the shipper of your choice to arrange for pick up and packing of your items. Your items will be released as soon as payment clears our bank. We request that your shipper schedules pick up times at least 24 hours in advance; this will ensure no delays in pick up, and release of your purchases. Please be aware that the item will be packed in a box that is proportionally larger than the object itself and will be in many cases be considered dimensional DIM weight. Shipping carriers charge based on maximum allowable weight for the size of the package. Your boxed purchase will likely weigh less than the stated weight on which the bill is based.
STORAGE: Storage fees of $10 per day if not picked up within 30 days after receiving your invoice. Items paid will be considered abandoned after 80 DAYS and all funds received WILL NOT be refunded and considered payment for storage. All unpaid auction wins will be considered abandoned after 30 days if no communication is made within receipt of the invoice.
