#80 • Lot (2) Hamilton, military timepieces, one runs

Part of 260730 - "Unwind & Reset" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - July 23 - July 30 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $500.00

Status: Sold

Lot (2) Hamilton, military timepieces, silvered dials, one runs - [1] Model 22, US Navy lever escapement marine chronometer with winding indicator, dial of approximately 2.3 inch diameter, 21J, 35S, tub marked "Mtd. Watch, Bureau of Ships, U.S. Navy, no. 217-1941" to bottom, silvered dial, SW-SS with safety pin to release setting (depress pin in order to pull out stem), s#2F12075, running, good winding indicator function, crown pulls out of mvt and safety setting does not function; lot includes a later unmarked mahogany box with gimbals as pictured which is currently not mounted to the timepiece. [2] Model 21, World War II era marine chronometer, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement and winding indicator, dial of approximately 4 inch diameter, KWKS (key not included), spring detent escapement with capped escape wheel, 14J, mono-metallic free-sprung balance with helical Elinvar hairspring, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#5137-1941 with corresponding s# to dial, NR, broken balance staff, detent is missing, missing winding indicator hand, overhaul needed; includes aluminum shipping container for ship chronometer as pictured. SHIPPING NOTE: This lot contains heavy and/or fragile item(s). While Jones & Horan can ship this lot to the winner, please factor higher shipping costs into your bid. CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is; running condition briefly checked and noted above along with any functional issues observed; condition report is minimal with not all flaws mentioned; please refer to photos; returns only accepted if our description contains an incorrect piece of information. Estimate: $800 - $1,000 JH-77794