#53 • Hamilton, Model 22, WWII era lever marine chronometer

Part of 260813 - "Too Many Minutes" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - August 6 - August 13 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $750.00

Status: Sold

Hamilton, Model 22, World War II era US Navy lever escapement marine chronometer with winding indicator, 21J, 35S, in gimbaled bronze tub marked "Mtd. Watch, Bureau of Ships, U.S. Navy, n.8917-1943" to bottom and "Hamilton 8917" to side and "8917" to bezel, gimbaled bronze tub inside a three-tier wooden box with Hamilton signature plaque and display glass, silvered dial, SW-SS with safety pin to release setting (depress pin in order to pull out stem), fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#2F8213 This example is listed in the Hamilton factory ledger as having been made October 14, 1943. 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 if you cannot pickup in person. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, safety setting not functioning as pin does not need to be pressed to set mvt, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall; excellent-plus dial with small surface spot near hand pinion; nearly mint hands show hardly any wear; tub shows light wear, medium oxide to back, sides, and bezel; clean plastic crystal; gimbals show moderate wear, heavy oxide and finish loss; box shows little wear, upper surface has a few small chips and dings, more numerous small chips, dings, and scratches to sides, button latches good, key not included to test locking function, good display glass. Estimate: $600 - $900 JH-76616