#36 • Hamilton, Model 22, lever marine chronometer, Navy

Part of 260402 - "Timeless Treasures" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - March 26 - April 2 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $900.00

Status: Sold

Hamilton, Model 22 US Navy lever escapement marine chronometer with 56-hour winding indicator, 21J, 35S, in gimbaled bronze tub marked "Mtd. Watch Bureau of Ships U.S. Navy" to its rear, set inside an aftermarket wood box with decorative brass edge guards, SW-SS with safety pin to release setting (depress pin in order to pull out stem), fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, "U.S. Navy - Bu. Ships - 1942" marked mvt, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#2F3365. This example is listed in the Hamilton factory ledger as having a final sales date of January 21, 1943. SHIPPING NOTE: Please note that while Jones & Horan can ship this lot in-house, the cost of shipping will be expensive so please factor that into your bidding if you cannot pickup in person. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, good safety setting function, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, some micro-fine scratches to plates; fine-plus dial with few mild fine scratches near winding indicator and a few deeper scratches near center; nearly mint hands; tub and gimbals show light wear; good plastic crystal; aftermarket outer box shows hardly any wear, very small chip near upper portion of latch, good latch. Estimate: $400 - $600 JH-77449