#53 • Hamilton, WWII era US Navy Model 22 lever marine chronometer

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

High bid $950.00

Status: Sold

Hamilton, World War II era U.S. Navy Model 22 lever escapement marine chronometer with winding indicator, 21J, 35S, in gimbaled bronze tub with U.S. Navy contract markings to rear, set inside a three-section wooden box with Hamilton signature plaque and display glass, set inside a larger protective felt-lined wooden box with Hamilton signature plaque and leather strap, 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, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#2F4620. This example is of World War II era production as this serial number is listed in the Hamilton ledger as having a final sale date of March 18, 1943. SHIPPING NOTE: 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, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, few micro-fine scratches to plates; excellent-plus dial, few fine scratches near winding indicator and small seconds; tub and gimbals shows light wear, gimbals with mild areas of finish loss, good gimbals function; good glass crystal; box shows very light wear, lower and button latches are good, good display glass; outer box shows light wear, good strap and latch functionality. Estimate: $500 - $900 JH-75955