#59 • Hamilton, Grade 4992B, silver case, w/carrying box

Part of 260219 - "Sands Of Time" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - February 12 - February 19 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $850.00

Status: Sold

APW - Hamilton, Grade 4992B, World War II era military "Master Navigation Watch," 22J, 16S, silver OF original case with contract markings to rear, black metal GCT (Greenwich Civil Time) 24 hour dial, SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, fully capped lever escapement, "U.S. Govt" marked mvt, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#4C26261. Comes with carrying case by Geo. H. Adamson which is shock-resistant mount and metal-shielded bayonet-locking style for combat use, typically in aircraft, as well as with small instruction insert and its original cardboard outer box. CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking sluggishly, good hacking function, overhaul recommended, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, light oxide to steelwork, scattered fine scratches to plates; excellent dial overall, 60 minute marker has paint loss; excellent hands; case shows light wear, small dent to band at 7, contract marking to rear has significant fading; bow pivots freely, crown shows light wear; plastic crystal with many scratches. Carrying case in excellent condition; outer cardboard box in excellent condition; instruction sheet with tear to its lower portion. Estimate: $700 - $1,000 JH-77382