#52 • Hamilton, Model 21, World War II era marine chronometer in aluminum shipping container

Part of 260827 - "Not Enough Time" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - August 20 - August 27 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $700.00

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, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter, date of 1941 to dial, KWKS (a key is included as pictured), spring detent escapement with capped escape wheel, 14J, mono-metallic free-sprung balance with helical Elinvar hairspring, balance with locking attachment (tools for this are included with lot as pictured), striped pattern nickel damascene, s#2E8357 with corresponding s# to dial. comes as pictured with an aluminum shipping container. 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 shows ample wear with loss of gilt finish, good glass crystal. Aluminum shipping container shows typical dings and dents to exterior. Estimate: $800 - $1,400 JH-80397