#47 • Hamilton, Grade 2974B, World War II era U.S. Navy "Comparing Watch,"

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

High bid $650.00

Status: Sold

APW - Hamilton, Grade 2974B, World War II era U.S. Navy "Comparing Watch," 17J, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with contract markings to rear, inner snap-on cuvette, white enamel SS dial, baton style hands, SW-SS with hacking function, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#2K12701. This example is listed in the Hamilton factory ledger as having been sold February 20, 1945. Comes with leather strap. An excellent example of this military timepiece which is challenging to find in this condition level. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good hacking function, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous plates, few scattered short micro-fine scratches, few scattered tiny spots of oxide to steelwork; dial with few scattered micro-fine scratches, tiny edge flake within seconds-register at 13, few tiny spots of as-made paint imperfection to 3 numeral; mint minute hand and seconds-hand, nearly mint hour hand with few fine scratches; case shows very little wear, no dents or dings, many scattered small nicks and short scratches to band, contract marking detail is crisp, circular rear finish is mostly present, scattered small spots of finish loss to bezel, two spots of light yellow toning to inside cuvette; tight bow, crown shows very light wear; plastic crystal with profuse amount of micro-fine scratches. Leather strap shows light wear. Estimate: $300 - $500 JH-77558