Only Online Auction

Hong Kong, Dec 13, 2024

LOT 53

HAMILTON, LANCASTER, PA., U.S.A, CHRONOMETER DECK WATCH, MADE FOR U.S NAVY IN 1943, BASE METAL

HKD 3,000 - 6,000

EUR 400 - 750 / CHF 350 - 700 / USD 400 - 800

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

A fine, keyless, base metal chronometer deck watch with 48-hour power reserve indication. Sold to the Bureau of Ships, U.S. Navy in 1943. Caseback engraved "BUREAU OF SHIPS; U.S. NAVY, N4326-1941;CHRONOMETER WATCH"


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Brand Hamilton

Model Lancaster, PA., U.S.A

Year Sold to the Bureau of Ships, U.S. Navy in 1943

Movement No. 2F5455

Case No. 443037

Diameter 71mm

Caliber 22-21 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement



CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS.
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 26% of the hammer price on each lot.
Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete.
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