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

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

High bid $425.00

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#P9884. This example is listed in the Hamilton factory ledger as having been sold on March 29th, 1944. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good chronograph function aside from register hand being set out of index, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, short scratch to upper portion, some scattered short fine scratches, fine scratch striations from sanding to left edge, oxide to regulator assembly and spots of ample oxide elsewhere to steelwork and chronograph steelwork; dial with an overall cloudy yellowish residue, scattered tiny spots to finish; fine hands, hour and minute with rusted center hubs, scattered small spots of oxide elsewhere, 30-minute register hand is a blued replacement; case shows little wear, many scattered tiny nicks to band, small mild ding to band at 1, excellent contract marking detail; tight bow, crown and chronograph button show very light wear; clean plastic crystal. Estimate: $500 - $650 JH-78180