#45 • Hamilton, Model 23 chronograph, 19J, WWII military

Part of 260319 - "Springing Forward" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - March 12 - 19 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $475.00

Status: Sold

APW - Hamilton, Model 23 chronograph with 30-minute register, World War II era military "Navigational Time & Stop Watch", 19J, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with contract markings to rear, black metal dial, SW-SS, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, satin nickel finish, s#P5349. This example is listed in the Hamilton factory ledger as having been sold on November 25th, 1943. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, chronograph function in need of overhaul, upon initiation the minute register immediately jumps forward one minute, watch tends to stop running or notably stall as sweep hand approaches each passing minute, and reset is out of index at times, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches; nearly flawless dial; fine minute hand with some paint loss at its base, other hands excellent; case shows little wear, two dings to upper-left of rear, some scattered small nicks, good contract marking detail; tight bow, crown shows little wear; plastic crystal with fine scratches. Estimate: $400 - $550 JH-77467