#63 • Hamilton, Grade 4992B, 22J, w/silver case

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

High bid $550.00

Status: Sold

APW - Hamilton, WWII era military "Master Navigation Watch," 4992B, 22J, 16S, .800 silver OF original case with contract markings to rear, black metal GCT (Greenwich Civil Time) 24 hour dial, SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, nickel damascene mvt marked with "U.S. Govt.", fully capped lever escapement, s#4C27222. This example is shown in the Hamilton factory ledger with a sale date of July 9th, 1943. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good hacking function, excellent-plus overall cosmetic mvt condition, bright lustrous plates, tiny points of light oxide to steelwork, scattered micro-fine scratches; excellent-plus dial with mild scattered contact marks near 5 and 9, micro-fine scratch outside 6 and 24; nearly mint hands; case shows medium wear, a moderate overall patina with scattered splotchy darker areas including much of rear shoulder, nicks scattered around band and shoulder, contract markings with mild reduction though remain fully legible; tight bow with some dings, crown shows medium wear; plastic crystal with profuse fine to micro-fine scratches Estimate: $500 - $650 JH-78682