#52 • Hamilton, Model 22 "Chronometer Watch," World War II era U.S.

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

High bid $800.00

Status: Sold

Hamilton, Model 22 "Chronometer Watch," World War II era U.S. Navy deck watch with winding indicator, 21J, "U.S. Navy - Bu. Ships - 1942" marked mvt, 35S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with contract markings to rear, screw back and inner snap cuvette, silvered dial, SW-SS with safety pin to release setting (depress pin in order to pull out stem), mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, fully capped lever escapement, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#2F8806. Comes as pictured with a wooden box with setting instruction plaque. This example is listed in the Hamilton factory ledger as having been sold September 16th, 1943., CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound, ticking after pressure applied to crown for some time then came to a stop, good safety setting function, overhaul needed, excellent-plus mvt condition overall, some small light spots of toning around s#, few tiny nicks, few tiny spots of oxide to steelwork; dial excellent in visible portion with few mild surface marks towards perimeter, some perimeter scrape under bezel; nearly mint hands; case shows very little wear, some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches to rear, small nick to band at 1:30 with spot of finish loss, some micro-fine scratches to cuvette, good contract marking detail; crown shows little wear; plastic crystal with fine scratches and abrasions; box shows light wear, scattered dings and scratches, plastic window with many fine scratches, button latch with good function and has some light rust. Estimate: $600 - $900 JH-76623