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Hamilton Ventura S Quartz Ladies Watch
Ref. H24211130
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The Ventura's triangular case has been in continuous production, with interruptions, since 1957 — one of the few watch shapes distinctive enough to be recognised on sight without a dial. The flex bracelet version carries a more specific charge: Elvis Presley wore one, and the rippled stainless steel links that allow the bracelet to stretch and move with the wrist are a direct revival of that original. At 24mm across the widest point of the shield, this is the smaller of the two Ventura S sizes, and it wears accordingly — lying flat rather than projecting, the asymmetric case sitting neatly against the wrist without demanding notice. The black dial uses dot indices and a curved line in silver, keeping the geometry of the case reading as intentional rather than decorative. The flex bracelet, fitted here via Hamilton's Easy Click system, has no conventional clasp and no rigid sections — it gives with the wrist in a way a standard link bracelet does not, which was the point of the original and remains the point of this.
- Reference
- H24211130
- Brand
- Hamilton
- Collection
- Ventura
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case thickness
- 7.8mm
- Lug width
- 13mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA F03.105
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 38mm
Learn more about Hamilton
Hamilton was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1892, and its early business was the railroad. American rail accidents caused by unsynchronised timekeeping had forced the industry to adopt strict standards, and Hamilton built pocket watches accurate enough to meet them — earning the description the watch of railroad accuracy.
Two things then defined it. The first was war: Hamilton supplied over a million watches to American forces in the Second World War, suspending civilian production entirely, and its marine chronometers were fitted across the US Navy.
The second was electricity. The Ventura of 1957 was the first battery-powered electric wristwatch, and its asymmetric shield-shaped case, designed by Richard Arbib, looked like nothing before it. Elvis Presley wore one in Blue Hawaii.
Hamilton's cinematic presence is unusually deep — over five hundred films — and includes the watches designed for 2001: A Space Odyssey with Stanley Kubrick, and appearances in Interstellar and Tenet.
American manufacturing ended in 1969 as the quartz crisis approached. The brand was acquired by the Swiss and is now part of the Swatch Group, based in Biel, where it occupies a distinctive position: American design heritage, Swiss production, and ETA movements with long power reserves at accessible prices. The Khaki Field, descended from the wartime issue watches, is its best-known line.
- 1892
- Founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- 1918
- Supplies the first US airmail flights.
- 1957
- The Ventura is the first electric wristwatch.
- 1968
- Designs the watches for 2001: A Space Odyssey.
- 1974
- Becomes Swiss-owned; now part of the Swatch Group.
Also in 4 collections
This watch appears in the Hamilton Ventura range (5), Back in Stock (3,988), Stainless Steel Watches (2,814) and Women's Watches (1,383).
Temporarily out of stock
Mappin & Webb is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 28 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 38mm suits most wrists
- 7.8mm is unusually slim for a 38mm case
- 38mm lug-to-lug keeps the 38mm case wearable
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Hamilton Ventura S alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | H24211130 | R48912163 | YA1264233 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £865 | £840 | £899 |
| Case size | 38mm | 38mm | 38mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
13mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 38mm, which suits wrists from roughly 15cm (6 inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
How to size a watch to your wristIs it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's, though at 38mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
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