I am paul krichten, and welcome to the new website. Find great deals on ebay for chronometer box and military pocket watch. The walnut and mahogany box was in terrible condition and all of the brass was corroded, pitted and had a gritty. Hamilton chronometer watch, model 22 mahogany mounting box, nice.
After its formation, the hamilton watch company went on to manufacture and market pocket watches and wristwatches, ending american manufacture in 1969. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable. This instrument was made for the air force and is serial number af45,d, 957. Hamilton original genuine black plastic watch gift box preowned with booklet. Customs services and international tracking provided.
This hamilton model 22 timepiece is a classic marine chronometer and legendary deck watch that was designed circa wwii specifically to meet the needs of the u. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. The largest pocket watch hamilton made was an 18 size, so this is a very sizable time piece. Out of the blue larry would send me boxes of tools and ultimately two damaged model 21 chronometer movements arrived in the post. Browse todays selected pocket chronometer for sale, best offer and auction. Its presented often in a gimbaled box, although you will also see it in a stainless steel pocket watchlike form i think that might be the army version. Make offer chronometer box deck pocket watch hamilton model 22 ships.
Find great deals on ebay for hamilton chronometer and hamilton model 21 chronometer. Make offer vintage hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch with blue cigarette box. Hamilton 36 size pocket watch style deck watch box. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket. At that time the navy had been using ulysses nardin timepieces as standard equipment with few if any being available in this country. As the pace of winter gets closer and closer, peoples arms are getting thicker and thicker, are you more and more lazy. Download hamilton model 22 manual free letitbitmama. Hamilton, model 22 deck watch wboxes hibid auctions. However there was also a great shortage of deck watches, both for larger ships for transferring time from the box chronometers and for small vessels where a chronometerrated watch had to serve as the principal timekeeper. The 1929 catalog demonstrated the transformation of hamilton wristwatches into a serious business division. According to hamilton s own records, our chronometer came out of the hamilton factory on august 6, 1944.
The outer box was typically screwed down to a surface on the bridge or other area of a boat. Here we have a group of parts for the newer hamilton ships chronometer. Eating hot pot, drinking beer, singing songs is naturally leisurely, but dont forget to exercise in high quality life. Casker is a leading supplier of pocket watch parts to professional horologists. Hamilton model 22 serial number query nawcc message board. Hamilton also made a model 21 with 14 jewels and fuseedesign movement. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Hamilton, model 21 marine chronometer, fuseedrive with spring detent escapement, 56hour power reserve winding indicator, original gimbaled brass tub within brassmounted and banded inner mahogany box with gilt hamilton signature plate and plastic u. Hamilton referred to the model 22 as a chronometer watch. In spite of its flaws, this is a rare watch and it holds considerable value. The model 22 is considered by many to be the finest lever escapement timepiece ever made by machine. But i do not see much description regarding these highly sought after pieces. Hamilton model 22 marine chronometer 1942 wii vint. Hamilton pocket watches play an integral part in pennsylvanias precision timepiece past.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. If youre lucky enough to have procured a hamilton pocket watch, you know that the timepiece in your possession is more than just something that tells you hours, minutes and seconds. These were designed when the usa was entering wwii. I believe these carrying cases to be genuine hamilton watch company products. The ships clock cabinetry restores and builds replicas of the brass bound wooden boxes and carrying cases that housed naval chronometers. A fine 2day marine chronometer by hamilton watch co. This is a hamilton model 22 marine chronometer which was sent to me for mechanical and cosmetic restoration. Hamilton made 10 14 inch boxes for mens wristwatches. Chronometer restoration clock and pocket watch repair. Taking root in the city of lancaster around the turn of the century, the hamilton workshop rapidly grew into one of north americas most respective timepiece producers. New listinghamilton model 23 an57421 12 hour watch with aircraft navigational watch box.
The software is written by graham baxter of delph electronics in the uk and i am the us distributor. Buy deck watch in pocket watches and get the best deals. These parts are an exact fit, and eliminate the need for having parts custom made by a professional. Hamilton continues in switzerland as part of the swatch group. The hamilton watch company began delivery of their model 22 watch in june 1942. George gave me a pocket chronometer accompanied by a note wishing me. In the beginning of my foray, i bought 8 14 inch womens boxes advertised as mens. The model 4992b was in a 16 size case, with a black dial. In addition and probably more relevant was the fact that i had had the opportunity to examine a couple of hamilton m21 marine chronometers. Hamilton model 21 marine chronometers and model 22 deck watches.
Double click on the image to view the part full size. The adds for the general public posted from the 1940s and 1950s when 992b was in production were for wrist watches. The george daniels private collection of watches and clocks. Hamilton antique pocket watches with chronograph for sale ebay. Pocket chronometer for sale in uk view 15 bargains. Get the best deals on hamilton antique pocket watches with chronograph when you shop the largest online selection at ebay.
Offering a software based timing system for your hamilton 22 chronometer. The model 22 is basically a giant 21jewel pocket watch. Hamilton antique pocket watches with chronograph for sale. Check out our hamilton pocket watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our pocket. Hamilton did however post 992b pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. The purchase of illinois watch company in 1927, brought with it two divisions. Based on the superreliable 992b with elinvar hairspring and monometallic balance, the mod 23 adds a chronograph mechanism, making it one of the most complicated watches produced by hamilton. If you require insurance you will need to ship through a third. An empty mahogany ships brass bound chronometer box with brass handles.
Subscribe to our newsletter and get exclusive deals and new added. With spring detent chronometer escapement, 85s, fine dark red mahogany stained box with full brass banding, corners, handles and central tongueingroove seal, the mvt in locking brass gimbals with weighted screwback and screwed bezel, kwks, balance lock for hacking or shipping located. Since the us navy grew from about 200 ships in 1941 to 6,000 ships by the end of the war a lot of marine chronometers were needed. This chronometer is in its original mounting box with original hardware. Wwii period militarystyled hamilton watch, 987a movement, in original box. A crew member, usually the chief quartermaster, was charged with ensuring that the ships chronometer was wound every day and was properly maintained. Hamilton antique maritime chronometers for sale ebay. The hamilton watch company began business in lancaster, pennsylvania in 1892 and still operates today.
Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. The hamilton watch company is a swiss manufacturer of wristwatches based in bienne. This instrument is a specialized timekeeper for determining longitude at sea. Hamilton marine chronometer model 21 14j fusee jones. Pocketwatches hamilton model 22 bureau of ships us navy. While larry crutsinger will continue to deal with complete hamilton movements, other ships clocks, and associated box materials, i will be supplying movement parts for the hamilton models listed above. Hamilton used celluloid boxes from approximately 1934 to 1954. Hamilton, model 22 deck watch wboxes is available on hibid. The box is made of solid wood with a leather buckle and a metal latch. Get the best deals on hamilton antique pocket watches with chronograph when you shop the largest online selection at. Hamilton marine chronometer model 21 14j fusee for auction.
Discussion in chronometers started by floridalou, mar 26, 2015. The model 23 was a 16 size chronograph pocket watch. Ive moved this to the american pocket watches forum to see if we can get some better replies. This wonderful ships chronometer has a wooden case in which the chronometer sits with a glass lid so that the dial can be seen. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. A fine 2day marine chronometer in its original mahogany box, signed on the silvered dial hamilton lancaster, pa. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket watches. This system uses an ultrasensitive microphone to analyze the sound from the. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs this is a legendary wwii hamilton watch co. Superb hamilton 22 royal navy hs broad arrow deck watch gwo. In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage hamilton pocket watches that are typically considered gents size, although in many cases would also be appropriate for a woman to carry.
No watches, clocks or laptops are included in this listing. With railroad standard of the yesteryears or modern day cosc, there are certain accuracy standard to meet, isochronism, position timing etc. Where are they worth i believe they are worth what youre willing to pay. The packing material is a news paper advertisement dated may 29, 1977. Its a 35 size and about 70mm in diameter at the main plate of the movement. I have a model 22 with both boxes inner box with gimbaled mechanism to hold the model 22 chronometer watch as well as the outer carrying case box. Hamilton model 23 military chronograph was widely used during wwii as a navigators stopwatch. It was made in 1943 and arrived as you see it in the first two photos. The boxes themselves at least mine ae not serialized, the outer carrying box has the hamilton name plate.
Rare wwii chronograph hamilton dial military pocket. Unused royal navy chronometer deck watch by ulysse nardin c1940. I often see in literatures the term pocket chronometer. Use this photo guide to help you identify and value your antique pocket watches. The box is near mint condition, as is the watch, which appears to be in working order although not warranted. Its a classic piece of handcrafted machinery made by a. So, a comparing pocket watch such as hamiltons grade 2974b model was used on deck and when the navigator took sightings on his sextant after comparing his watch with the chronometer. For the ones hamilton produced in the 1970s and 80s. The hamilton watch company had its genesis as an american watch design and manufacturing company, which incorporated in 1892 and produced its first watch in 1893.
Replacement material for the hamilton m21 chronometer is made in switzerland to original factory drawings and specifications under contract to me. With an original hamilton beech deck box, and original ratchet winding key. Ii the united states navy required a vast quantity high quality chronometers. Hamilton wrist watches and pocket watches were produced in america from 1893 to 1969. When servicing a hamilton model 21 chronometer, the fork and the bridge that straddles it have to be removed before the upper balance cock and balance can be removed. Hamilton pocket watch parts casker jewelers supplies. The chronometer has subsidiary dials for seconds and state of wind with blued steel hour and minute hands. A wooden box lined with green felt, originally containing a hamilton marine chronometer. The ships clock cabinetry restores and builds replicas of the brass bound wooden boxes and carrying cases that housed naval chronometers from 200yearold antiques to those of ww ii vintage. Vintage hamilton advertisements, pocket watch adds most of the larger pocket watch adds from hamilton are for watches that predated the 992b.