#59 • Hamilton, Model 21, World War II era marine chronometer

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

High bid $1,200.00

Status: Sold

Hamilton, Model 21, World War II era marine chronometer, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement and 56-hour winding indicator, gimbaled brass tub set within a replacement three-tier brass bound mahogany box, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter, date of 1941 to dial, KWKS (a key is included as pictured), with balance lock, spring detent escapement with capped escape wheel, 14J, mono-metallic free-sprung balance with helical Elinvar hairspring, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#2E2253 with corresponding s# to dial. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, numerous scattered fine scratches and surface nicks; dial with some scattered fine scratches; excellent hands; tub and gimbals show very little wear, good gimbals function, good glass crystal; inner replacement box shows very little wear, top lid button latch does not operate, good display glass. Estimate: $700 - $1,400 JH-75953