#48 • Hamilton, Model 23 chronograph, WWII era

Part of 260416 - "Pace & Precision" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - April 9 - 16 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $450.00

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#P1726. This example is listed in the Hamilton factory ledger as having been sold on August 26, 1943. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, chronograph with good sweep-seconds hand function aside from some occasional misalignment of reset by a second or so, minute register tends to immediately jump forward by one minute on initiation, overhaul recommended for fully proper minute register function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, smudge of dark residue to left edge as well as near regulator spring edge, few small spots of oxide to steelwork; dial with few minimal contact marks, some tiny white spots to right portion; fine minute hand with some paint loss at its base, other hands excellent; case shows little wear, ding to lower-right shoulder, many scattered nicks and small dings to band and few elsewhere, good contract marking detail, some mild chrome loss to rear; tight replacement bow, crown shows little wear; plastic crystal with very few fine scratches. Estimate: $450 - $650 JH-78256