US NAVY Military Hamilton Model 23 Vintage 1942 WWII Chronograph Pocket Watch
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A RareBoxed Military US NAVY Hamilton Model 23 Black Dial Chronograph Pocket Watch
History & About
HAMILTON MODEL 23 MILITARY CHRONOGRAPH The Model 23 was widely used during WWII by navigators as a stopwatch. It is a 19 jewel, 16 size watch adjusted to temperature and 3 positions and was paired with the US Navy Model IV octant, as well as a couple of other sextants. the Model 23 was... clipped to the side of the Mark IV octant and a trigger pushed the button on the Model 23 to stop and start the stopwatch. Based on the extremely reliable 992B with Elinvar hairspring and mono-metallic balance, the Model 23 adds a chronograph mechanism making it one of the most complicated watches produced by Hamilton. This base metal Keystone Watch case is very well preserved with only normal wear to case and back. Crystal is excellent as is very fine black dial. All functions work as they should and start-stop and reset to zero. Back is engraved with military marking AN 5742-1 Mfgs. Part No. 37297 Hamilton Watch Co. This is an excellent example of a fine collectible military Hamilton Model 23 chronograph and will be a highlight of your collection.
THE CASEA Large 16s Pocket Watch 50.50mm in diameter 69mm case base to pow tip screw affixed case front & case back
THE DIAL Like Any other pilots dashboard apparatus or divers gauge the military tool watch is designed to give maximum read clarity at a glance, this Hamilton achieves this in classic military style, matte black dial with contrasting white arabic numerals hands and markings
BOXEDFinding an issued Model 23 Hamilton in this condition is a rare find finding one with original box as issued is a rare find indeed
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A RareBoxed Military US NAVY Hamilton Model 23 Black Dial Chronograph Pocket Watch
History & About
HAMILTON MODEL 23 MILITARY CHRONOGRAPH The Model 23 was widely used during WWII by navigators as a stopwatch. It is a 19 jewel, 16 size watch adjusted to temperature and 3 positions and was paired with the US Navy Model IV octant, as well as a couple of other sextants. the Model 23 was... clipped to the side of the Mark IV octant and a trigger pushed the button on the Model 23 to stop and start the stopwatch. Based on the extremely reliable 992B with Elinvar hairspring and mono-metallic balance, the Model 23 adds a chronograph mechanism making it one of the most complicated watches produced by Hamilton. This base metal Keystone Watch case is very well preserved with only normal wear to case and back. Crystal is excellent as is very fine black dial. All functions work as they should and start-stop and reset to zero. Back is engraved with military marking AN 5742-1 Mfgs. Part No. 37297 Hamilton Watch Co. This is an excellent example of a fine collectible military Hamilton Model 23 chronograph and will be a highlight of your collection.
THE CASEA Large 16s Pocket Watch 50.50mm in diameter 69mm case base to pow tip screw affixed case front & case back
THE DIAL Like Any other pilots dashboard apparatus or divers gauge the military tool watch is designed to give maximum read clarity at a glance, this Hamilton achieves this in classic military style, matte black dial with contrasting white arabic numerals hands and markings
BOXEDFinding an issued Model 23 Hamilton in this condition is a rare find finding one with original box as issued is a rare find indeed
.....................
JUST ONE OF OUR MANY PARTS AUCTIONS AND MANY MANY MORE TO COME SO "Follow" and watch this space!
SERVICINGWe can offer a comprehensive servicing facility we can service most watches at a fraction of the high street cost, we can look after most watches from pocket watches to trench watches to high end chronographs. Please feel free to contact us buy sending a quick message or call, (SEE BUSINESS DETAILS BELOW LEFT)Servicing Contact & Buying & Selling Search "FullyWound"
PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING FOR THIS ITEM
Remember that you are buying from a Vintage Watch Company NOT EBAY Therefore Any Problems or queries with an item Please call on our direct No below or message me before contacting ebay for a speedy response. ALSO our feedback and star ratings are very important to us. If, for any reason, you feel that you are not satisfied with the service we have provided or you have any questions or concerns please contact us by ebay messaging before leaving your feedback. We will do all that we can to resolve any issues swiftly and amicably and ensure you get the best.
