#81 • Lot (2) Hamilton, Model 22 lever marine chronometers, both run

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

High bid $650.00

Status: Sold

Lot (2) Hamilton, Model 22, lever escapement marine chronometers with winding indicator, 21J, 35S, silvered dials, SW-SS with safety pin to release setting (depress pin in order to pull out stem), fully capped lever escapements, mono-metallic balances with Elinvar hairsprings, striped pattern nickel damascene, both run, both with good winding indicator function, both with safety setting not functioning (hands setting engaging without depress of pin) - [1] Bronze tub marked "Mtd. Watch, Bureau of Ships, U.S. Navy, n.3800-1942" to bottom, s#2F6875. [2] Mvt marked "U.S. NAVY-BU. SHIPS-1942, s#2F14568, with shipping container with foam inserts; dial with a dramatic dark "sunset" patina which we find attractive but may not match everyone's tastes. SHIPPING NOTE: While Jones & Horan can ship this lot in-house, the cost of shipping will be expensive so please factor that into your bidding. 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: $700 - $1,000 JH-77796