#73 • Hamilton, 36S, 21J, lever marine chronometer

Part of 260702 - "Star Wheels & Geneva Stripes" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - June 25 - July 2 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $2,600.00

Status: Sold

Hamilton, 36S, 21J, marine chronometer with lever escapement and 56-hour winding indicator, mounted in nickel-plated tub within a three-tier wooden box, center tier with Hamilton signature plaque, metal dial of approximately 2.4 inch diameter, KWKS (a key is included within box as pictured), fully capped lever escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#1260911. The total production of the Hamilton 36 size was 970 made with all examples being produced in a single production run spanning serial numbers 1260001 to 1260970. From known examples it appears that the first 500 movements of this run were typically cased in silver for use as deck watches, while the final 470 movements of the run were as the present example in marine chronometer style within gimbaled nickeled tubs inside mahogany boxes. These pieces were sold between 1918 until at least as late as 1943. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function aside from hand being substantially out of index, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, few micro-fine scratches; visible portion of dial with some mild contact marks; nearly mint hands; tub and gimbals show little wear, some scratches and abrasions, good gimbals function; good glass crystal; box shows little wear, few scratches, button latches good, good display glass. Estimate: $1,400 - $2,200 JH-76630