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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

Sold: HKD 4,788

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



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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.
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