#55 • Hamilton, Model 22 marine chronometer w/scarce US Army markings

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

High bid $500.00

Status: Sold

Hamilton, Model 22, World War II era US Army lever escapement marine chronometer with winding indicator, 21J, 35S, in gimbaled bronze tub marked "Watch, Gimbal Chronometer, U.S. Army, 2F1500" to bottom, "2F1500" to side, and "2F1500" to bezel, gimbaled bronze tub, 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#2F1500. An interesting example with scarce US Army markings to cases and dial. This piece is listed in the Hamilton factory ledger as having been made December 7, 1942. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, safety setting function not working as setting engages without button depress, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, hardly any oxide; dial with substantially yellowed tone; nearly mint hands; tub shows light wear, areas of darkening and finish loss, some fine scratches and medium tarnish to rear, medium tarnish and some small nicks to bezel; plastic crystal with numerous fine scratches, some small nicks; lot does not include gimbals or boxes. Estimate: $400 - $700 JH-77240