#50 • Hamilton, Model 22 marine chronometer

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

High bid $850.00

Status: Sold

Hamilton, Model 22, lever escapement marine chronometer with winding indicator, 21J, 35S, in gimbaled bronze tub marked "US" and anchor symbol to its underside, mounted in a three-section wooden box with Hamilton signature plaque, U.S. Navy plaque "no. 2192-1941" and display glass, silvered dial, 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 - 1943" marked mvt, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#2F8650. This serial number is listed in the Hamilton ledger as having been sold on September 23rd, 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. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, good safety setting function, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall with hardly any wear; excellent dial with hardly any wear; mint hands show hardly any wear; tub shows little wear, few scratches; clean plastic crystal; gimbals show little wear, some oxide, and a few scratches; box shows little wear, upper surface has a few small chips and dings, more numerous small chips, dings, and scratches to sides, button latches good, good display glass. Estimate: $700 - $900 JH-77438