#50 • PW lot (2) American, WWII era military, 16S, 21-22J, both run

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

High bid $475.00

Status: Sold

PW lot (2) American, WWII era military, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF cases, aftermarket metal dials with marginal minutes, SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, nickel damascene, both run; these two watches both represent aftermarket post-war modifications to 12 hour display for civilian use - [1] Elgin, B.W. Raymond, Grade 581, "U.S. Army A.C." marked mvt, 21J, s#40294649, good hacking function. [2] Hamilton, Grade 4992B, "Master Navigation Watch," 22J, case with contract markings to rear, case rear with mismatched s# to band and contract markings align approximately 90 degrees off from vertical, s#4C80253, started ticking after pressure was applied to crown, hacking function not engaging, overhaul needed. CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is; running condition briefly checked and noted above along with any functional issues observed; condition report is minimal with not all flaws mentioned; please refer to photos; returns only accepted if our description contains an incorrect piece of information. Estimate: $500 - $700 JH-77445