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

Part of 261119 - "Great Times Ahead" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - November 12 - November 19 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

Starting at $10.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 19, 2026 1:31 PM EST

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.4972-1942" to bottom and "Hamilton 4972" to side and "4972" to bezel, refinished gimbaled bronze tub inside a three-tier wooden box with "Southwest Instrument Co., San Pedro, Calif." and "N 4972-1942" plaques 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#2F9208 This example is listed in the Hamilton factory ledger as having been sold on November 29, 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 and safety setting functions, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, a few micro fine scratches to plates; fine-plus dial with a couple of fine scratches to center and several light scuffs to subsidiary seconds-register; nearly mint hands show hardly any wear; refinished tub shows light wear, some spotting to repainted finish; plastic crystal with a few light nicks; refinished gimbals show light wear, some darkening and scratches; box shows light wear, lid with a couple of longer cracks that nearly run edge to edge, scattered nicks and fine scratches throughout sides and front, bottom felt piece should be re-glued, button latches good, good display glass. Estimate: $600 - $800 JH-75971