#58 • Hamilton, Model 21, marine chronometer for US Maritime Commission

Part of 260716 - "Horological Heat Wave" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - July 9 - July 16 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $1,100.00

Status: Sold

Hamilton, Model 21, World War II era marine chronometer for U.S. Maritime Commission, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement and 56-hour winding indicator, gimbaled brass tub set within a brass bound mahogany box with Hamilton signature plaque and U.S. Maritime Commission plaque to front, box is missing its lid, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter with "U.S. Maritime Commission" marking within seconds-register, KWKS (a key is included within box as pictured), free-sprung with spring detent escapement, Elinvar alloy balance with helical white Elinvar hairspring, 14J, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#2E10367 with matching serial number to dial and interior service paper. 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 January 10th, 1945. Interior of box contains an N.V. Observatory paper with service record and ship information, a past vendor, as well as a plaque indicating proper balance chocking instructions. 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, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches and some tiny nicks; dial with some mild spots, contact marks, and short scratches in visible portion; excellent hands with light finish loss to minute hub and tip; tub and gimbals show medium wear, substantial darkening throughout with only small portions of bright finish remaining, gimbals with good function; crystal with few scattered fine scratches; box missing top lid, remaining portion shows medium wear, typical exterior scratches and dings, hardware with varying degrees of darkening and finish loss, good display glass, button latch good. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,600 JH-75950