Family: 500
World's first battery-powered electric wristwatch (January 1957). Electromagnetic balance wheel drive. Custom battery co-developed with National Carbon Company. Launched in Hamilton Ventura and Pacer. Reliability issues led to quick improvements (500A, 501, 502).
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Movement Type
Quartz
Display Type
Analog
QUICK FACTS
BRAND
TYPE
QuartzSTATUS
DiscontinuedMANUFACTURE
In-houseLAUNCH YEAR
1957CALIBER FAMILY
500ALSO KNOWN AS
electric 500
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