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Hamilton Ventura Auto H24515581

The Hamilton Ventura Auto H24515581 is the automatic mechanical version of the asymmetric triangular case Hamilton launched in 1957 as the world's first electric wristwatch, popularized by Elvis Presley. It runs the automatic H-10 caliber with a Nivachron hairspring and 80 hours of power reserve. This is the third Hamilton reference in Cazador's catalog, after the Khaki Field Mechanical and the Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer; we have no verified price observations (n=0) for this reference as of today.

Specifications

Case dimensions
35 x 54 mm (asymmetric triangular)
Thickness
11.5 mm
Case material
Stainless steel
Movement
Caliber H-10 (based on ETA C07.611/2824), automatic, Nivachron hairspring
Frequency
21,600 vph (3 Hz)
Jewels
25
Power reserve
80 hours
Water resistance
5 bar (50 m)
Crystal
Sapphire; open caseback
Dial
Grey, baton indexes
Lug width
21 mm
Strap
Calf leather, butterfly buckle

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History

Hamilton was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and moved production to Switzerland in 1969 after merging with the Swiss watchmaker Büren; it is now part of the Swatch Group.

In 1957, Hamilton introduced the Ventura, designed by Richard Arbib with an asymmetric triangular case inspired by the era's futuristic aesthetic. It was the world's first commercially sold electric wristwatch, running the Caliber 500 developed after years of research to replace the mainspring with an electromagnetic contact system.

The model reached popular recognition when Elvis Presley wore it in the 1961 film 'Blue Hawaii', an association the brand still highlights in its Ventura campaigns and special editions.

The Auto version keeps the original 35 x 54mm silhouette but replaces the historic electric movement with the automatic H-10 caliber, featuring a Nivachron hairspring resistant to magnetic fields, 25 jewels, and 80 hours of power reserve. [UNVERIFIED: we do not confirm the exact introduction year of this specific grey-dial combination for reference H24515581]. This is the third Hamilton reference we're adding to Cazador's catalog, after the Khaki Field Mechanical and the Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Hamilton Ventura Auto H24515581 cost?

Cazador has no verified price observations for this reference (0 PricePoints recorded as of July 2026). We do not publish estimates without our own sourced market data.

Why was the original 1957 Hamilton Ventura historic?

It was the world's first commercially sold electric wristwatch, with an asymmetric triangular case designed by Richard Arbib.

What is the Ventura's connection to Elvis Presley?

Presley wore it in the 1961 film 'Blue Hawaii', an association Hamilton still highlights in its campaigns for the model.

What caliber does the Auto version use?

The automatic H-10 caliber, with a Nivachron hairspring, 25 jewels, and 80 hours of power reserve.

How does it differ from Hamilton's Khaki references already in Cazador?

The Ventura is a design-icon watch with a triangular case; the Khaki Field and Khaki Aviation are military- and aviation-inspired tool watches with round cases.

Is it water resistant enough to swim in?

With 50 meters of water resistance it handles splashes and rain, but it isn't built as a swimming or diving watch.