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DiaporamaHamilton electric : wristwatch
1961
4.0 x 3.0 cm
The Museum of Arts and Crafts
Electromechanical watch with battery and balance as oscillator. Caliber Hamilton 505. The watch is powered by battery, and no longer spring driven. However, the frequency of the oscillator remains the same as that function is still performed by the balance. Hamilton electric are first watches of that new type. Their production started in January 1957. They had caliber 500, while caliber 505 was used since 1961. The Pacer was in production from 1957 till 1969 and was the most popular model of Hamilton
joseph henry hamilton jr. (1929 – 1991)
Joseph Henry Hamilton Jr. (1929-1991) was a prolific American television producer & composer, best known for his work with Carol Burnett and creating 'Mama's Family'. Emmy winner & pioneer of variety TV.
The Museum of Arts and Crafts (Zagreb, Croatia)
The Museum of Arts and Crafts, Zagreb stands as Croatia’s premier institution for preserving traditional crafts while fostering contemporary design. Established in 1880, it houses over 160,000 objects showcasing architecture, ceramics, clocks, textiles, paintings, and more—a testament to Croatian artistic evolution.
About this artwork
- Title: Hamilton electric : wristwatch
- Artist: joseph henry hamilton jr.
- Year: 1961
- Original dimensions: 4.0 x 3.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: The Museum of Arts and Crafts
- Color palette: Earthy
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
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