My great uncle recently passed and left me his collection of more than 150 pocket watches. This is the first one I am putting up for sale. It is a Hamilton Watch Company Model 22Chronometer withboth wooden boxes. The watch and both of the boxes are really in super pristine condition. If there is a nicer model 22 with the boxesin the world today thatare all in better condition no one knows about it- the boxes arealso almost flawless and near perfect. (one tiny little scratch on big box, seriously- its hardly visible and not noticeable) The felt inside is perfect. The watch runs perfectly and keeps great time. No scratches on the crystal. I tried to take very good pictures using a Nikon D5100 with a microlense. I also took a video of me winding it with the wind meter moving upand the second hand moving around. Email me if you want to see it. The reason I am putting this one up first is that I know very little about these watches. There seems to be a lot of information about this model on the web and having done some homeworkbelieve it could be worth anywhere from 600-1200 depending on its condition. I firmlybelieve this particular watch is in the far right of thatestimate spectrum.
MFR\'s PART NO. 37615MODEL 22SERIAL # AF/45-D-724O.NO. (33-038) 45-13085-AF
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On Aug-29-14 at 06:35:36 PDT, seller added the following information:
I had been waiting on an appraisal for this watch that I got back this morning and am updating the sale with its information. I had the choice of having the appraisal done for sale purposes or insurance purposes. This appraisal is for sale values and is estimated between 1500 and 2000. Military chronometer (non-gimbaled) watch made for the U.S. Navy, in a felt lined padded box and transporting case, Model 22, Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, Pa. circa 1943Valuation referenceV528979-2Guarantee lineMilitary chronometer (non-gimbaled) watch made for the U.S. Navy, in a felt lined padded box and transporting case, Model 22, Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, Pa. circa 1943DescriptionCase: Size 35, three leaf white base metal casing, with a dust proof winding stem having a crown guard and located in the twelve position, with spring loaded push button for the safety setting mechanism at the eleven, knurled edge bezel and snap-on dust cover. The interior of the back cover (it appears to be the interior in the photo) marked, \'Chronometer Watch, Mfr\'s Part No. 3 615, Serial No. AF/45 D 24, P.O. no. (33-038) 45 -13085AF, Hamilton Watch Company\'. ......Dial: White enamel dial with bold black Arabic hour chapter, closed minute ring, subsidiary dials for the continuous seconds at the six and a power reserve indicator (numbered from 8-48 in multiples of eight) under the twelve, American style steel \'spade\' hands and the dial signed, \'Hamilton, Lancaster, Pa. U.S.A.\'.....Movement: Size 35, Model 22, non gimbal chronometer watch movement with 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, in a nickel finger bridge style with exceptional features to provide precise time keeping and timing. (See notes) The plates are engraved, \'Hamilton Watch Company, Model 22-21 jewels, adjusted to temperature and 6 positions, Made in USA, US Navy BU (Bureau of) Ships 1943\'.....Casing: The watch is mounted in a specially designed padded box with a window and the padding holds the watch securely in position. This was then fitted into the larger, hinged, brass-fitted mahogany carrying case equipped with leather straps......Condition: Complete and in excellent condition with the watch in good running order. Both boxes are excellent and both have appropriately engraved brass plaques. Datecirca 1943Extra NotesMovement of superior performance related to: 1) - Extra long mainspring (60 inches in length and occupied most of the movement space. Total run time of 60-65 hours. 2) - Biaxial thermal expansion balance wheel with chronometer weights 3) - cam type micro-regulator........................ The small safety setting pin was spring loaded and had to be pressed to allow the stem and crown to be pulled out for setting....................... A total of 9,780 of these watches were made for the US Navy prior to their discontinuation in 1948. First batch of thirty delivered in 1942.................. Valuesale value:$1,500 - $2,000
On Aug-29-14 at 06:45:48 PDT, seller added the following information:
The appraisal will be included with the sale. It is visible online at CLICK HERE UPDATE TO FREE SHIPPING OFFER **IMPORTANT** FREE SHIPPING IS FOR THE UNITED STATES ONLY!!!INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WILL BE BILLED TO THE BUYER AT ACTUAL COST FOR PREFERRED SHIPPING METHOD WHICH WILL REQUIRE INSURANCE AND SIGNATURE.
