£400
Hamilton Watch Co. U.S. Navy 'Model 22' two-day marine chronometer, circa 1943, the 2.25" silvered dial signed Hamilton Lancaster, PA., U.S.A., with black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds and a forty-eight hour UP/DOWN power reserve indicator, cal. 2F5731 21 jewel movement, the case back marked 'MTD Watch, Bureau of Ships, U.S. Navy, 9902-1943', mounted in a brass lacquered gimbal mount and square mahogany three tier case with applied plaques, 6" square
** From the David Read Collection
** From the David Read Collection
Currently functioning, the inside bezel applied with a sticker ' 9902 overhaul due April 1971'; some visible surface wear to the lacquer on the brass work. The wooden case does have some surface abrasions so would benefit with a re-polish - see all images for guidance
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