THIS IS A PARTIAL CATALOG as of 09/18/2019
The full catalog will be published in late-September.
Click on a Category List below to see what we have so far (newly added items are clearly marked).
DESCRIPTION:
John Brockbank, London, serial #2, Peto's cross detent chronometer, in ornate table clock format with regulator style dial, square marble base measures approximately 7.5 inches x 7.5 inches and has several enamel and gilt accent pieces, above this base the movement is mounted within a brass case set inside a porcelain plate with extremely ornate enamel and gold foil decocation, brass bezel lifts off to access setting, measuring approximately 3 inches height from bottom of base to top of domed glass crystal, mvt with regulator style white enamel dial of approximately 57mm diameter, KWKS, Peto's cross detent escapement, jeweled to the fusee arbor, gilt mvt with two-footed balance bridge, s#2. A beautiful and very interesting piece from this eminent chronometer maker with the tantilizingly low serial number of 2. Please see our photo of the balance jeweling featuring a large transparent jewel as impulse roller.
CONDITION:
Mvt: NR, fully wound, broken balance staff, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some fine to micro-fine scratches; virtually flawless dial with minuscule pinpoint edge nick under bezel at 5-minutes; excellent hands; casing in excellent cosmetic condition overall, tarnish of brass plate surrounding dial, few small bits of loss to decorative porcelain plate, marble base has lost three decorative elements to its perimeter; domed glass crystal with several notable areas of edge chipping.
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$10000
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James Hatton, London, 8-day marine chronometer, circa 1810, mounted within gimbaled brass tub in an unmarked mahogany box, silvered dial of approximately 5 inch diameter signed "Eight Days, Chronometer, by Jas Hatton London, 275," KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, free-sprung bi-metallic Z balance with blued steel helical hairspring, s#275. Comes with matching key.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, light spotting to plates; excellent dial with some light spotting and fine scratches to surface; excellent hands; excellent tub and gimbals retain most of the original finish, light fine scratches and spotting to exterior; box in excellent overall cosmetic condition, loss of finish and a few smaller scratches in areas; excellent domed glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$8000
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Russells Ltd, 18 Church St, Liverpool, marine chronometer with 8-day winding indicator, mounted within original gimbaled brass tub and three-tier brass bound mahogany case with signed front plaque, silvered dial of approxinately 5 inch diameter marked "Russells Ltd, Makers to the Admiralty, 18 Church St., Liverpool, No. 7048" with additional marking in red within seconds-register of "Makers to the Japanese Government, Auxiliary Compensation," free-sprung bi-metallic compensation balance with blued steel helical hairspring, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, spotted pattern gilt damascene, s#7048 with matching serial number to gimbaled box.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some light spotting to plates, excellent-plus dial with very light surface spotting; nearly mint gold hands; excellent tub and gimbals with loss of original gold-plated finish; box in excellent-plus condition overall with several light dings and scuffs to finish.
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$7000
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Barraud, Cornhill, London, marine chronometer with 8-day winding indicator, mounted within original gimbaled brass tub and three-tier mahogany box with Barraud plaque, gilt brass handles, silvered dial of approximately 5 inch diameter signed "Barraud Maker to the Royal Navy Cornhill London #2522," KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, cut bi-metallic compensation balance with helical hairspring and diamond endstone, spotted damascene, s#2522 with matching serial number to dial, on tub and box.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, with very light surface spotting; excellent-plus dial with very light surface spotting, excellent tub and gimbals, very light wear to gilt finish; box in excellent cosmetic condition overall having minor dings and scratches under finish.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$5000
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M. F. Dent, 33 Cockspur St, London, marine chronometer with 8-day winding indicator, mounted within gimbaled brass tub and unmarked three-tier mahogany box with drop inset handles, silvered dial of approximately 5 inch diameter signed "M. F. Dent, 33 Cockspur St. Chronometer Maker to the Queen. London #32068," KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance with helical hairspring, spotted damascene, s#32068, plates and tub with matching numbers.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall; excellent-plus dial with light surface spotting; excellent gold hands; excellent tub and gimbals with very light wear to brass, retaining most of the original finish; box shows little wear, with several surface dings and scrapes.
ESTIMATE:
$2600
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$5000
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Hamilton, rare Model M-21 marine chronometer with 24-hour dial, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, 56-hour power reserve winding indicator, original gimbaled brass tub within brass-mounted and banded inner mahogany box with gilt Hamilton signature plate, outer mahogany box with plastic Hamilton signature plate, leather strap, black metal 24-hour dial of approximately 4 inch diameter marked "Hamilton U.S.A.," "Model M-21" within a capsule-shaped recess and "3E014" within its seconds-register, KWKS, fully capped spring detent escapement, 14J, mono-metallic free-sprung balance with helical Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "Model 21," satin nickel finish, s#2E12483. This very rare piece was made by Hamilton in the 1950s and features the same 24-hour dial arrangement as was used in the 1940s by Hamilton among a small production of 24-hour dial "Model 121" chronometers. The dial of the present example differs from the Model 121 dial in that its seconds-register has a white ring interior to the seconds numerals, whereas the Model 121 dial does not. A number of these dials with inner seconds-register ring were produced in the 1940s intended for the Model 121 and these were marked with US Army Air Force markings and serialized with the 3E sequence of the Model 121 production, but this dial style was rejected by the Air Force in favor of the version without inner seconds-register ring. In the 1950s a small number of these "rejected" dials in Hamilton's inventory were then utilized as seen on the present example for the production of 24-hour dial chronometers with Model 21 movements, and these 1950s vintage 24-hour chronometers with Model 21 movements are known to collectors as "second series" machines as opposed to the 1940s vintage Model 121 which are considered the "first series," are marked "Model 121" on their movements, and of which only 42 were made. The dial of the present example, with its "Model M-21" marking in a milled recess in place of where the dial would have initially been marked "U.S. Army Air Force," is consistent with at least two other known pieces which share this same style 24-hour marking with milled "Model M-21" marking and likewise have movement serial numbers in the 2E1248x range and dial serial numbers in the 3E01x range. Please see our attached photos for images of the Hamilton factory timing records of the present piece noting its serial number of 2E12483, the presence of "24 hour dial," and listing of "Geotechnical Corp" as the entity being tested for. These Hamilton timing card records for this chronometer were provided courtesy of Larry Crutsinger of https://www.hamiltonparts.com. Thank you, Larry! From the Estate of Michael "Skip" Marrone.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered fine scratches; dial with some areas of oxide and finish loss within and around the recessed “Model M-21” marking, some spots of finish loss in this area have been recolored with ink, few mild fine scratches elsewhere to dial, some typical perimeter wear under bezel; excellent hands; near mint brass tub and gimbals, good beveled glass crystal; inner box in near mint cosmetic condition overall, few scratches, upper half currently opening/closing freely without resistance as it is lacking its locking key and latch function is unknown; outer box in excellent cosmetic condition overall, small unevenness of front left junction of top and sides to upper portion of box with small overhang at side, some scratches with high majority being to upper portion, leather strap intact and shows ample wear.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$4000
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Kelvin and Wilfred O. White Co, Boston & New York, marine chronometer with 8-day winding indicator, mounted within original gimbaled brass tub and three-tier brass bound mahogany box with signed front plaque, inset handles, silvered dial of approximately 5 inch diameter signed "Kelvin & Wilfred O. White Co. Boston and New York #3004," KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, free-sprung bi-metallic compensation balance with helical hairspring, spotted pattern gilt damascene, s#3004 with matching number to box plaque. This chronometer is believed to have been produced for White by Thomas Mercer. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches, and discussion of the present piece can be viewed at this link: https://awco.org/awcoshow.php?artname=Kelvin+%26+White+8+day&artid=405&collid=114&cidx=8
CONDITION:
Mvt. Running, good winding indicator function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition, some light discoloration and spotting to plates; excellent dial with some light spotting, circular rub within seconds-register; excellent hands; excellent tub with light lacquer loss and spotting; box in excellent condition with light surface scratches and dings from typical wear, has both winding and box keys.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$4000
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T.S. & J.D. Negus, New York, marine chronometer with 8-day winding indicator, mounted in original gimbaled brass tub and three-tier brass bound mahogany box with Negus plaque, drop handles, silvered dial of approximately 5 inch diameter signed "T.S. & J.D. Negus New York #1163," spade and poker hands, KWKS, free-sprung, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance with blued helical hairspring, s#1163 with matching number to dial, inside tub and on box. Comes with ratchet winding key.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, excellent dial with light surface spotting and minor silvering loss at edge not visible when the bezel is in place; nearly mint hands; fine tub and gimbals with plating loss to brass in most areas; box with mild fine split to upper portion, otherwise in excellent cosmetic condition overall.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$4000
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Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird, Ltd., Kew A rated marine chronometer with 8-day winding indicator, mounted in gimbaled brass tub within three-tier brass bound unmarked mahogany box with recessed drop handles, silvered dial of approximately 5 inch diameter dial signed "Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Ltd. 16 & 18 Cambridge St. Glasgow," further engraved " Auxilliary Compensation" and numbered 8131, KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance with gold colored helical hairspring, spotted damascene, s#8131 with matching serial number to dial and within tub.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, some spotting and smudge to surface; nearly mint dial with few very small surface spots; nearly mint hands; tub and gimbals excellent; box in fine cosmetic condition overall, loss of finish and a few smaller scratches in areas, small split in top which is not especially noticeable. Key very oxidized.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$4000
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Elgin, Model 600 marine chronometer, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement and 56-hour power reserve winding indicator, original gimbaled brass tub within brass-mounted and banded inner mahogany box with Elgin signature plate to front, Elgin signature plate within and corking instruction plate within, outer mahogany box with Elgin signature plate, leather strap, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter, KWKS, fully capped spring detent escapement, 14J, Guillaume balance with helical Elginium hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Navy, Bu. Ships," mvt and dial marked with 1943 date, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#124 with matching serial number to dial. An excellent example throughout and with fairly low serial number. Comes with a copy of instructions and timing certificate for a unit of different serial number.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, small spot to plate surface below s#, one fine scratch at perimeter of main plate; nearly mint dial with small surface spot above upper left of seconds-register; mint hands; brass tub and gimbals nearly mint with some fine scratches and few mild abrasions, good beveled glass crystal; inner box in fine-plus cosmetic condition overall, some contact impressions to upper lid and to right side, some scattered scratches and fine scratches, brass banding with portions of lacquer loss and tarnish, signature plates and corking plate excellent; outer box in nearly mint cosmetic condition overall, few fine scratches, leather straps excellent with only some fatique at areas turning over box lid and at position of buckling.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3200
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A. Ericsson, St. Petersburg, marine chronometer with 56-hour winding indicator, mounted within original gimbaled brass tub and three-tier brass bound mahogany box with Ericsson plaque to front, top surface with inset silver shield with a raised gold monogram "PK," silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter signed "A. Ericsson, St. Petersburg, 1061," KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance with helical hairspring and diamond endstone, break circuit attachment, spotted damascene, s#1061 with matching serial number to dial, on tub and box.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, light discoloration and spotting to plates; nearly mint dial, but appears to have possibly been re-silvered; nearly mint hands; excellent tub and gimbals, very light plating loss to brass; excellent box with only light surface nicks and scrapes.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$3200
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John Fletcher, 148 Leadenhall St, London, spring detent marine chronometer with Airy's compensation arm and 56-hour winding indicator, mounted in gimbaled brass tub within three-tier mahogany box, signature plaques to front, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter signed "John Fletcher maker to the admiralty 148 Leadenhall St, London 2698 with Airy's compensation arm" as well as with British military pheon (broad arrow) within seconds-register, KWKS, fully capped spring detent escapement, jeweled click pinion, 11-12J, bi-metallic balance with Airy's compensation and helical hairspring, mvt marked with pheon, s#2698 with matching serial number within tub and on plaque to lower front of box. This particular piece was used for the cover image of Konrad Knirim's "British Military Timepieces" book and a copy of this book is included with the present lot. Airy's compensation bar was originally, and for a period of time, at the Admiralty's insistence, added to the balance system to allow symmetrical adjustment for temperature compensation without changing the balance poise; the bar was frictioned onto the staff above the spar, and pressed two opposite spring mounted weights against the rim, which bar could be easily turned to change position and rate, most useful in extreme environments. The Admiralty abandoned its requirement after a short time, and the usefulness of the device was replaced with other options. A notable historical fact from English chronometry is that Thomas Mercer, founder of Mercer chronometers, was an apprentice to John Fletcher from 1854 to 1858 which may well have been while the present piece was produced. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, few small surface spots and mild fine scratches; dial with some spotting around the "Fletcher" marking, few small mild surface spots elsewhere; excellent hands; tub and gimbals with some scattered scratches and small areas of finish loss, glass crystal with some very small scattered scratches; box in fine cosmetic condition overall, some bits of wood loss to front panel above center point, some typical exterior scratches, plaque to upper front with losses at left side corners, comes with a locking key. Accompanied book is excellent with some mild wear to dust jacket.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
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EPW - A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte, deck watch, observation timepiece (Beobachtungsuhr) with winding indicator, 60mm, massive .900 silver OF original Lange marked case, cuvette signed "Werk: A. Lange & Söhne Nr. 201884, Fertiggestellt: Andreas Huber München-Berlin," SW-pin-set, silvered DS dial with winding indicator register at 9, seconds-register at 3, lever escapement, 16J, gilt mvt, s#201884 with matching serial number within case, serial number also repeated on dial plate near balance wheel as required for observatory submission. Gross weight of assembled watch 109.2 dwt (169.9 g). An excellent example throughout, this one with no markings to its case rear.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winging indicator function, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some oxide to click, small spot to surface of pallet bridge; nearly flawless dial with few small surface spots; nearly mint hands; case shows hardly any wear, typical fine and micro-fine scratches, two dings to bottom portion of band between hinges; tight bow, crown shows hardly any wear; plastic crystal with some fine scratches and small scratches.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
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WW - J.Vial, Paris Indicateur B.C.V.S., French Air Force bomb timer, unissued, manual wind, 63mm x 70mm to lug tips, four wire lugs to mount into the cockpit instrument cluster measure 17mm, original nickel snap back case with bi-directional bezel, no strap, original grey black dial with white painted chapter and numerals, 7J, movement by Minerva, s#2140. Includes original red presentation box marked J. Vial, 55 Rue Caulaincourt, Paris. Depressing the corwn starts the chronograph in traditional clockwise fashion; when pushed again the timer reverses and starts counterclockwise to time in 30 second intervals.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, chronograph functions and resets properly, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, no oxide, very light surface spotting to plates; flawless dial; mint hands; unpolished case shows hardly any wear, no dents or dings; original crown shows no wear; good glass crystal. Box shows hardly any wear.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$3000
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Levitt, Leadenhall Street, London, corrected by B. Gutter & Sons, New York, 8-day marine chronometer, mounted within gimbaled brass tub in a three-tier mahogany box with recessed drop handles, re-silvered dial of approximately 6 inch diameter signed "Levitt, Leadenhall Street, London, No 260, corrected by N. Gutter & Sons, New York," KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, free-sprung cut bi-metallic compensation balance with blued steel helical hairspring, spotted gilt damascene, s#260.
CONDITION:
Mvt: NR, will tick for several seconds and then stop, detent and balance appear to be in order, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some spotting to plates; fine-plus dial with fractures at perimeter at 2 and 6, scattered light surface scratches and spotting; fine-plus hands with light discoloration and oxide; gimbals in fine-plus overall condition, still retains most of the original finish, numerous fine scratches most notably near the winding arbor; box in excellent overall condition, typical fine scratches and dings to surfaces, inner stop missing screw allowing the top to open more that 90 degrees.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$3000
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Dent, London, Maker to the Queen, marine chronometer with 56-hour winding indicator, mounted within original gimbaled brass tub and three-tier brass bound burlwood box with Dent plaque, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter signed "Dent London Chronometer Maker to the Queen. No 2730," KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance with blued helical hairspring, s#2730 with matching serial number to dial, on tub and box. Includes outer mahogany box with leather strap.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, with light discoloration and spotting to plates; excellent silvered dial with light surface marks and light spotting; excellent blued steel hands with very light oxide; excellent tub and gimbals with unusual winding lock; inner box in excellent cosmetic condition overall, light split to top portion, broken lock on top cover; outer box shows little wear with light surface nicks, supple leather strap.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$2800
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P.L. de Mory Gray for E. & G.W. Blunt, New York, marine chronometer with 56-hour winding indicator, mounted within gimbaled brass tub and three-tier brass bound unmarked mahogany box with brass handles, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter signed "P.L. de Mory for E. & G.W. Blunt New York No.335," KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, free-sprung bi-metallic compensation balance with blued steel helical hairspring, "Negus Patent balance," s#335.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, spotting and discoloration to plates; dial with light tarnish and micro-fine scratches; fine hands, hour with broken tip; tub and gimbals with complete loss to gilt finish; fine overall box condition with typical dings and fine scratches from years of use, loose glass top, brass fittings have started to separate from the box.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$2800
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Morris Tobias, 31 Minories, London, marine chronometer with 30-hour winding indicator, mounted in gimbaled brass tub within a three-tier brass bound mahogany box with serial number plaque in addition to brass plaque engraved "Chronometer," silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter signed "Morris Tobias #728, 31 Minories, London," KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, free-sprung bi-metallic compensation balance with blued steel helical hairspring and trapezoidal weights, s#728.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, light spotting and discoloration to plates; dial with loss of silvering to perimeter, numerous light micro-fine scratches; excellent hands show light oxide; fine tub and gimbals with numerous fine scratches and discoloration to brass; excellent-plus box condition overall, gilt handles and tub mounts worn to brass.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$2800
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EPW - C.H. Meylan, Brassus, fine gold watch with presentation to historically significant U.S. Naval aviator, mvt and dial marked for retailer Marcus & Co., New York, 46mm, 18K gold OF case with "J.R." initials to rear, hidden rear hinge, gold cuvette engraved "Adventure of the Crew of PN.9.1. Presented to Commander John Rodgers, U.S.N. by The Associated Press as a souvenir of enrollment as a member of the staff September 11, 1925," silvered dial with applied gold numerals, SW-SS, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, 19J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#32137. Gross weight of assembled watch 44.3 dwt (68.9 g). Commander John Rodgers is a notable figure in U.S. Naval history, and in 1911 Rodgers became just the second man to quality as a U.S. Naval aviator. On August 31st, 1925, Rodgers led the first attempt at non-stop flight between San Francisco and Honolulu which was a daunting task at that time in terms of both aviation technology and aerial navigation. This endeavor was unsuccessful as Rodgers' plane ran out of fuel approximately 25 hours after takeoff and the plane was forced down at sea. A large scale Naval search in the following days proved unsuccessful as the plane had lost radio function, and it was feared that all were lost to sea. Undaunted though, Rodgers and crew ripped fabric from the wings of the planes and from this material created sails to continue on for Hawaii. After nine days and over 400 miles of successful navigation of the downed aircraft at sea, Rodgers' plane was sighted on September 10th by the crew of submarine R-4 approximately 15 miles off the shore of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, and the plane was towed to shore with great rejoicing. On September 11th while aboard the U.S.S. MacDonough, Rogers wrote and submitted a detailed account of his adventure to The Associated Press and this story was published in newspapers throughout the Western hemisphere. In recognition of this superbly written account, the present watch was awarded by The Associated Press to Rodgers in February of 1926. This presentation, along with the simultaneous presentation of a similar gold watch to Captain George Fried who wrote an account of his January, 1926 rescue of the crew of British steamship Antinoe, marked the first instance of this Associated Press award being bestowed on laymen outside the news industry. Among our images with this lot please observe reproduced articles from the September 12th, 1925 edition of the "Hawaii Tribune Herald" and the February 6th, 1926 edition of "The Orlando Sentinel" which respectively are Commander Rodgers' first person account of the event and a description of the awarding of the present watch. This lot is further accompanied by some additional literature regarding Rodgers and the events of the PN.9.1 flight.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, few small fine to micro-fine scratches; nearly flawless dial, visible portion with few micro-fine scratches and minuscule surface marks, some more profuse surface marks at perimeter under bezel; nearly mint hands, minuscule speck of oxide at tip of minute; inner rim of case rear has a semi-circular mark near present mvt's case screw position but we question whether this is indeed a sign of recasing, case shows hardly any wear, tarnish to bezel, few fine scratches and more profuse micro-fine scratches, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$2400
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W. M. Bond & Son, Boston, marine chronometer with 56-hour winding indicator, mounted within gimbaled brass tub and unmarked replacement three-tier brass bound mahogany box with recessed drop handles, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter signed "W.M. Bond & Son, Boston. No 596," inner bezel engraved "Bonds Break Circuit U.S.A.," KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance with blued steel helical hairspring, s#596 with matching serial number to dial, tub with differing serial number. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the timepieces which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, missing break circuit components, light discoloration and spotting to plates; fine-plus dial with discolored spot near 10, some mild light spotting elsewhere; excellent gold hands; tub and gimbals show light wear, missing tub locking tab, light discoloration to gilt surfaces; box with oxidation to brass fittings, slide lock on inside is missing a screw which lets the box open further than 90 degrees, crack to top, some scratches and finish loss.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$2400
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A. Johannsen & Co., 149 Minories, London, spring detent marine chronometer with 56-hour winding indicator, circa 1918, mounted in gimbaled brass tub within three-tier brass bound mahogany box, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter signed "A. Johannsen & Co., Makers to the Admiralty, The Indian Gov't & Royal Navies of Italy, Spain & Portugal, 149 Minories, London," KWKS, fully capped Earnshaw spring detent escapement, 10J, bi-metallic balance with helical hairspring, spotted damascene, s#8275 with matching serial number within tub. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running though key with piece does not fit so function was tested with a different key, good winding indicator function, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered spotting and fine to micro-fine scratches; dial with some scattered mild spots, few fine scratches, small loss to coloring in some of the hour numerals, mild perimeter wear under bezel; fine seconds-hand with oxide, other hands excellent; tub and gimbals with substantial finish loss, areas of oxide, glass crystal with large scratch through center, some lesser scratches and a small flake at perimeter; box in excellent cosmetic condition overall, some exterior scratches with the most significant at the right side of the front, lacking its locking key.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2400
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Kelvin & James White Ltd, Glasgow, marine chronometer with 56-hour winding indicator, mounted within original gimbaled brass tub and three-tier brass bound mahogany box with signed front plaque, inset handles, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter signed "Kelvin & James White 16 & 18 Cambridge St. Glasgow, Auxiliary Compensation," KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, free-sprung bi-metallic compensation balance with blued steel helical hairspring, spotted pattern gilt damascene, s#7159 with matching serial number within tub and to box plaque. This Kelvin & White 2-day marine chronometer is fitted with Poole's middle temperature error corrections. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches, and discussion of the present piece can be viewed at this link: https://awco.org/awcoshow.php?artname=Kelvin+%26+White+Poole&artid=220&collid=114&cidx=6
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, ample spotting and loss of gilding to plates; excellent dial with light spotting and light fine scratches; fine gold hands with light spotting; excellent tub and gimbals with light wear to gilt finish; box has been professionally restored with a new top lid created, box shows light wear, gilt brass hardware with light spotting and wear to brass, light fine scratches on surfaces.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$2400
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Dent, 61 Strand & 4 Royal Exchange, London, spring detent marine chronometer with 56-hour winding indicator, mounted in gimbaled brass tub within an attractive Macasser ebony box of modern-vintage manufacture by Ships Clock Cabinetry, reproduction signature plate to front, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter, KWKS, fully capped spring detent escapement, 11J, Dent's staple balance with palladium helical hairspring, spotted damascene, s#47667 and corresponding last three digit s#667 within tub. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains full stories on each watch and the article for the present piece is visible at this link: https://awco.org/awcoshow.php?artname=Dent+Staple+Balance+&artid=217&collid=114&cidx=3
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered small spots; dial with some scattered small spots, small bits of paint loss to several hour numerals, some mild darkening at a few portions of perimeter; near mint hands; brass tub and gimbals with some scattered scratches and small spots, tub with some finish loss around bottom perimeter, beveled glass crystal with some scratches; modern vintage box in excellent cosmetic condition.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2400
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John Bliss & Co, New York, marine chronometer with 56-hour winding indicator supplied to the US Navy on August 2nd, 1912, mounted within gimbaled brass tub in a three-tier brass bound mahogany box with recessed drop handles, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter signed "John Bliss & Co. New York No. 3088," KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, free-sprung bi-metallic compensation balance with gold helical hairspring, movement ebauche by Victor Kullberg, s#3088 with matching serial number to dial and within tub. This particular chronometer's movement was purchased directly from Victor Kullberg in 1909 for the sum of $129.97. Bliss then had the box, gimbals, dial, etc, made and fitted; following this he went on to adjust the chronometer at which point he submitted it to the USNO for trial in 1912. This chronometer finished 11th overall in the trial with a rate of -3.33 seconds, following the trial the Navy purchased it for $375.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, light spotting to plates; excellent-plus dial with light spotting at perimeter; excellent-plus gold hands; tub and gimbals in excellent overall condition with several light dings; brass bound box top lid has been replaced at some point and has a distinct color difference, otherwise in excellent overall cosmetic condition.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$2400
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Hamilton, Model 21 marine chronometer, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, 56-hour power reserve winding indicator, original gimbaled brass tub within brass-mounted and banded inner mahogany box with gilt Hamilton signature plate and plastic U.S. Maritime Commission signature plate, outer mahogany box with gilt Hamilton signature plate, leather strap, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter, marked "U.S. Maritime Commission" within seconds-register, KWKS, fully capped spring detent escapement, 14J, mono-metallic free-sprung balance with helical Elinvar hairspring, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#2E10668. Per Marvin Whitney's "Military Timepieces" the total production of the Model 21 marine chronometer was 13087 made, of which 1500 were purchased by the Maritime Commission. From the Estate of Michael "Skip" Marrone.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered small spots and mild fine scratches; excellent dial with some mild perimeter wear under bezel; near mint hands; brass tub and gimbals with some scattered mild oxide spotting, good beveled glass crystal; inner box in near mint cosmetic condition overall, some mild fine scratches; outer box in excellent cosmetic condition overall, scattered scratches to upper portion with majority being to top, some small spots of finish loss, leather strap showing little wear.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$2200
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Hamilton, 36S, 21J, marine chronometer with lever escapement and 56-hour winding indicator, mounted in nickel-plated tub within a three tier mahogany box with Hamilton signature plate, metal dial of approximately 2.5 inch diameter, KWKS, fully capped lever escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#1260589. The total production of the Hamilton 36 size was 970 made with all examples being produced in a single production run spanning serial numbers 1260001 to 1260970. From known examples it appears that the first 500 movements of this run were typically cased in silver for use as deck watches, while the final 470 movements of the run were as the present example in marine chronometer style within gimbaled nickeled tubs inside mahogany boxes. These pieces were sold between 1918 until at least as late as 1943. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, very little spotting to plates, some oxide to winding arbor and in small spots to winding wheels; dial with scratching and wear through finish of seconds-register, some scattered fine scratches and surface wear elsewhere; fine hands, hour with light oxide to tip; excellent gimballed tub retains most of the original nickel-plated finish, light surface scratches and marks most notably near the winding aperture; excellent box condition overall, typical small dings from years of use, chip missing to top left corner of lid.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$2200
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EPW - A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte, Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation, deck watch, 59mm, coin silver OF original Lange marked case, white enamel SS dial, SW-pin-set, lever escapement, 15J, gilt mvt, s#79079 with matching serial number within case. Watch comes with an elegant and heavy English hallmarked 12-inch silver chain with hook at end as well as an articulating fob with cabochon to one side.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, superb gilt tone, small rub to edge of main plate adjacent regulator adjustment screw, two minuscule specks of oxide at perimeter of larger winding wheel; flawless dial; nearly mint blue hour and minute hands, mismatched fine black seconds-hand; case shows very little wear, a light acquired patina, some scratches to cuvette, small ding to left shoulder of rear, shallow mild dent to upper left of cuvette, excellent overall engine turning detail with mild reduction to rear shoulder; bow pivots semi-freely, crown shows light wear; clean plastic crystal. Silver chain and attached elements in excellent cosmetic condition overall.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$2200
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Elkington & Co. Ltd, 8-day marine chronometer, within solid brass tub with no mounts for gimbals, silvered dial of approximately 5 inch diameter signed "Elkington & Co Ltd, 73 Cheapside E.C," KWKS, fusee drive with Arnold type spring detent escapement, free-sprung bi-metallic compensation balance with blued steel helical hairspring, marked under dial "Barraud," 2/766.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates somewhat darkened and with light fine scratches; excellent-plus dial with wear through to brass around perimeter which is not visible when bezel is in place, missing two dial screws; fine-plus hands with light oxide, missing seconds-hand with pinion for hand present; tub with darkened tarnish and wear to lacquer finish.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$2000
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EPW - Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Corps of Engineers U.S.A. military chronograph, 51mm, coin silver OF original Vacheron & Constantin case with "Corps of Engineers, U.S.A., No. 875" marked rear, signed silver cuvette, white enamel SS dial with radium numerals, pierced hands, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, 20J, gilt mvt, s#381893. An excellent example of this attractive high grade World War I era military chronograph. According to Vacheron & Constantin archives, there were 2939 of the 20 jewel chronograph delivered to the United States Army Corps of Engineers. This information, as well as much more on the family of Corps of Engineers pocket watches, can be found in an excellent March 2014 NAWCC Bulletin article by Thomas Koenig.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good chronograph function, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous gilt tone, few micro-fine scratches; excellent dial with only a small edge fracture under bezel at 9:30, luminous material remains substantially intact with only some small losses, the largest being at 2; excellent hands though with loss of original luminous material that has been replaced with fill material of yellow color; case shows light wear, few nicks or small dings to band and bezel, rear marking detail remains clearly legible; tight bow, crown shows light wear; glass crystal with small internal edge flake at bottom.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1800
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Morris Tobias, 31 Minories, London, two-day marine chronometer, mounted within gimbaled brass tub and three-tier brass bound mahogany box with front plaque marked "Edgar Wallace," inset handles, silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter signed "Two Day Morris Tobias 31 Minories London No 230," KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement, free-sprung bi-metallic compensation balance with blued steel helical hairspring, spotted pattern gilt damascene damascene, s#230 with matching serial number to dial.
CONDITION:
Mvt. Running, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, light spotting to plates; dial has been re-silvered and has some light scratches; excellent hands; excellent tub with light spotting and wear to gilt brass finish; fine box with cracking lacquer finish, chip to top right corner, missing top glass.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1800
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EPW - Charles Frodsham, 27 South Molton St, London, rare "Time of Flight" artillery timer with box, dial upper register with 1/100-second increments, outer chapter with one-minute display in second increments, nickel-plated OF original case, silvered SS dial, wound via grip bar from back side, cylinder escapement, 6J, gilt mvt, no visible s#. Comes with its original Frodsham signed fitted leather box. This timer was originally sold for £30 and was identified as a "Time of Flight instrument," a Frodsham advertisement illustrating the piece and listing its attributes is reproduced on page 421 of Vaudrey Mercer's "The Frodshams." Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good start/stop function, reset function is inconsistent and most often returns center sweep hand to incorrect positions, overhaul needed for reset function, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered spots and smudges to plate surfaces; dial with sizable portion of finish loss within left side of 1/100-second-register, portion of finish loss at perimeter near 10-seconds, some scattered additional small spots and fine scratches; excellent hands; case shows little wear, profuse fine to micro-fine scratches, no dents, some small nicks; bow pivots freely, push shows little wear; good glass crystal; box shows medium wear, scratches and scuffs to finish, some soiling to interior liner.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1600
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EPW - A. Johannsen & Co, 149 Minories, London, British military deck watch with centre-seconds and free-sprung balance, World War I era, 58mm, silver OF original case bearing London hallmarks for 1914, "F . T" marking in cameo for casemaker Frederick Thoms, "19590G" marking to rear and to band in addition to British Ministry of Defence pheon (broad arrow) to rear, white enamel SS dial, SW-pin-set, fully capped lever escapement, diamond endstone, free-sprung balance, 18-22J, gilt mvt, s#7463 with matching serial number within case and to dial. Watch comes with its original fitted wooden box with serial numbered plaque to lid and Ministry of Defence pheon marking to lid. A superb example of this high grade British military piece with case hallmarks dating to the opening year of World War I. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, excellent gilt tone overall with some scattered areas of mild haze to surface; flawless dial; mint hands; case shows hardly any wear, an attractive patina, few small fine scratches, no dents or dings; tight bow, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal; box in excellent-plus cosmetic condition overall, few mild scratches, locking key is present.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1600
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Thomas Mercer Ltd, St Albans, England, marine chronometer with 56-hour winding indicator, mounted in original gimbaled brass tub and mahogany box with attatched plaque marked "AC- Elec Pty Ltd, Herbert St, St Leonards, N.S.W. Australlia, No 17776," silvered dial of approximately 4 inch diameter and cutout subsidiary seconds revealing inner workings, KWKS, fusee-drive with spring detent escapement and break circuit attachment, bi-metallic compensation balance with white metal alloy helical hairspring, spotted damascene, s#17776 with matching serial number to dial, on tub and box.
CONDITION:
Mvt; Running, good winding indicator function, fine cosmetic movement condtition overall, plates with light spotting and discoloration; excellent blued steel hands with light oxide; fine dial with spotting, discoloration and light surface fine scratches; fine tub and gimbals with discoloration and wear to brass; fine box with several surface dings and marks as well as discoloration of exposed brass parts.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1600
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APW - Waltham, US Army Air Corps "Avigation Master Watch" with winding indicator, Vanguard, 23J, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with contract markings on rear, black metal dial marked GCT (Greenwich Civil Time), SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, white metal hairspring, jeweled barrel, mvt marked "U.S. Army A.C." on dial plate near balance wheel, checkerboard center pattern nickel damascene, s#27443472. This rare "Type A-6" military timepiece dates to the late 1930s and its case back is marked with the period term of "Avigation" which is a blend of the words aviation and navigation.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces with few mild micro-fine scratches, perimeter of center wheel with some abrasions; excellent dial with small specks of paint loss to 12 and 1 numerals as well as 15 minute marker; excellent hands; case shows light wear, fine scratches to band, no dents or dings, rear with only small portions of chrome finish remaining, contract markings are fully present and easily legible; tight bow, crown shows light wear; glass crystal with some fine scratches.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1400
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APW - Hamilton, Grade 992 Elinvar, rare Bu. Aero U.S. Navy "Aircraft Navigational Watch," 21J, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF case with contract markings to rear, black metal dial signed "Bu. Aero U.S. Navy, G.C.T., Hamilton," SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with blued Elinvar hairspring, wide striped pattern nickel damascene, s#2622148. A rare late 1930s military timepiece; a total of 300 of these Grade 992 Elinvar "Aircraft Navigational Watches" were made and these were supplied by Hamilton to the U.S. Navy Bureau of Aeronautics during the years 1937 and 1938. From the Estate of Michael "Skip" Marrone.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous plates, some oxide to larger winding wheel and regulator assembly; dial with scrape of finish loss near edge at 2:30, some surface wear, scattered spots and small scratches; excellent hands; case shows medium wear, profuse micro-fine scratches and some fine scratches, some abrasions to portions of rear perimeter reeding, some small nicks, contract marking detail remains fully legible, chrome finish loss to center of rear; tight bow, crown shows little wear; clean plastic crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$1200
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APW - Hamilton, Grade 936 with rare hacking function, 17J, 18S, sterling silver OF recase marked "U.S. Navy No. 1758" on its rear, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS with hacking function, nickel damascene, s#987295. The hacking feature of this watch functions via a post and wire that are adjacent the balance wheel; when the setting lever is pulled out this post rotates moving the wire into contact with the balance wheel and stopping its motion. From the Estate of Michael "Skip" Marrone.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good hacking function, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous plates, small patch of fine scratches on main plate between upper case screw and balance cock foot, few small fine scratches adjacent lower case screw; dial with hl at 12:30, very small flake tight along edge under bezel at setting lever; excellent hour and minute hands, fine seconds-hand with oxide; case shows very little wear, a light patina, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$1200
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EPW – Henry P. Isaac, 10 Spencer St, London, "Maker to the Admiralty," boxed deck watch with British military pheon (broad arrow) marking to mvt, dial, and case rear, 56mm, silver OF original case bearing London hallmarks for 1892, “F.T“ marking in oval cameo for casemaker Frederick Thoms, white enamel SS dial, SW-button-set, fully capped right angle lever escapement, free-sprung balance with diamond endstone, 19J, gilt mvt, s#10859 with matching serial number within case and to dial. Gross weight of assembled watch 95.0 dwt (147.8 g). Comes in original wooden box with brass insert to hold watch and with signed plaque on top bearing matching serial number; originally made with the box holding the movement in a slide, but later converted to make it difficult to use in civilian service. A large number of similar watches received this treatment and later on they were made originally in this configuration. In this instance the box clearly shows the evidence of the conversion as does the case (although more subtly). Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches, and discussion of the present piece can be viewed at this link: https://awco.org/awcoshow.php?artname=Isaac+Deck+Watch&artid=403&collid=109&cidx=51
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright plates with few scattered small dark spots and fine scratches; flawless dial other than a tiny loss of paint to pheon which is overpainted above dial glaze; excellent hands; case shows little wear, some patina, few small nicks to rear perimeter; bow was removed for use in present boxed arrangement, crown shows little wear; case bezel with no provision for crystal; box in fine condition, felt liners intact, good hinge and latch, sizable resin repair to chipped portion adjacent right rear corner, small resin repair to inner portion of upper left corner, scattered small dings and a dent to top.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$1200
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Hamilton, 36S, 21J, marine chronometer with lever escapement, mounted in nickel-plated tub within a three-tier mahogany box with Hamilton signature plate to front, metal dial of approximately 2.5 inch diameter, KWKS, fully capped lever escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#1260762. The total production of the Hamilton 36 size was 970 made with all examples being produced in a single production run spanning serial numbers 1260001 to 1260970. From known examples it appears that the first 500 movements of this run were typically cased in silver for use as deck watches, while the final 470 movements of the run were as the present example in marine chronometer style within gimbaled nickeled tubs inside mahogany boxes. These pieces were sold between 1918 until at least as late as 1943. Examples such as the present that are lacking winding indicator are believed to have had replacement "service" dials added early in their working history; as the winding indicator mechanism of these pieces was prone to malfunction and as replacement parts for this mechanism were not readily available it was determined more expedient to simply re-dial the pieces without winding indicator function rather than to attempt repair of this function. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, light oxide to winding wheels, very little spotting to plates; dial with light surface scratches and discoloration; excellent hands, hour with light oxide to tip; excellent gimballed tub retains most of the original nickel-plated finish, light surface scratches and marks most notably near the winding aperture; box missing top lid leaving the glass display exposed, typical fine scratches to box from ample use.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$1200
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Longines, lever escapement marine chronometer with center-seconds and 36-hour winding indicator, mounted in a nickel-plated gimbaled tub with a two-tier mahogany case, silvered dial of approximately 3.5 inch diameter signed "Longines Chronometer," SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, 21J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#6433873. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some mild light spotting to plates; excellent dial with light surface spotting; excellent-plus hands; tub and gimbals in excellent overall condition, light finish wear to brass in several areas; box shows very light wear, typical dings and scrapes from years of continuous use.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$1200
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APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, 22J, World War II era Navigation Master Watch made for British military use, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with Hydrographic Services (HS3) contract markings which have been overscored on rear, painted metal decimal style re-dial executed in 1970s era for UK Royal Navy "Work Study" use, SW-hack-set, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Govt," striped pattern nickel damascene, s#3C1377. Comes with an unmarked fitted wooden box. A strong example of this British military timepiece, this watch would have begun life as a Navigation Master Watch but in the 1970s was repurposed along with a number of other 3992B's with the addition of the present decimal style dial and updating of case rear markings for use in "Work Study" at the Royal Navy dockyards. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered micro-fine scratches to plates; flawless dial; nearly flawless hands; case components with mismatched serial numbers with rear having s#571011 and band with s#0005622, case shows very light wear, few fine scratches to rear, no dents or dings, crisp contract marking detail that lines up properly in upright orientation to pendant when rear is threaded closed, original circular rear finish is intact; tight bow, crown shows little wear; clean plastic crystal; box in fine condition overall, fine split to front of upper lid, typical scratches, scapes and wear from ample use.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$1200
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APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, 22J, World War II era Navigation Master Watch made for British military use, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon on rear as well as Hydrographic Services (HS3) contract markings which have been overscored, white enamel dial with pheon, SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Govt," striped pattern nickel damascene, mvt s#3C2185. It is believed that 2494 total Grade 3992B movements were produced. From the Estate of Michael "Skip" Marrone.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, some micro-fine scratches to sweep-seconds bridge, few micro-fine scratches to balance cock; flawless dial; mint hands; case shows very light wear, profuse fine to micro-fine scratches, excellent contract marking detail, circular rear finish remains present, some chrome loss of center rear; tight bow, crown shows light wear; plastic crystal with scattered scratches.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$1000
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Waltham, lever escapement marine chronometer for Royal Navy with 8-day winding indicator, triple signed "N.W. 131" along with British military pheon (broad arrow), 37S mvt, 15J, mounted in nickeled tub within three-tier brass bound mahogany box with Waltham plaque, silvered dial marked "Waltham Watch Co (N.W) 131," tub stamped "N.W.131" and "C.W." in addition to pheon, lever escapement, SW-SS, mvt marked "(N.W.) 131" above pheon, nickel damascene, s#22116322 with matching 131 on movement. Includes outer carry box with leather strap. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some very light surface spots; excellent dial with some mild surface marks and mild darkening of surface; excellent hands; tub and gimbals in excellent overall condition with light plating loss; inner box shows little wear overall with several light surface dings and scrapes; outer box with loss of finish and poor broken leather strap.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1000
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Wregg, London, marine chronometer, mounted within gimbaled brass tub in two-tier brass bound mahogany box, white enamel dial of approximately 3 inch diameter signed "Wregg, Inventor, London," KWKS, fusee-drive with dead beat verge escapement with solid brass three arm balance, no s# present.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running sluggishly, overhaul recommended, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with numerous fine scratches; excellent dial with light hairline through the center; fine-plus hands with light oxide; tub and gimbals in fine condition overall, missing locking slide to keep gimbals stationary; box with numerous ding and scrapes from years of continuous use.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$1000
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EPW - Longines, Swiss, US Army A.C. (Air Corps) Type A-13 "Navigation Master Watch" with winding indicator, 18S, 54mm, chrome-plated base metal OF original Longines case, silvered dial marked GCT (Greenwich Civil Time), SW-hack-set, fully capped lever escapement, 21J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#6121524. From the Estate of Joel Henry Beecher, who loved Walthams.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, good hacking function, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, few mild fine scratches to plates; excellent dial with dark line partially over "Swiss" on bottom and few scattered fine surface scratches; nearly mint hands; case shows medium wear, scattered scratches to rear, some small gouges to upper right of rear, few pinprick nicks and small dings to rear, circular finish is largely intact, few spots of finish loss to rear; tight bow with some marring at lower left corner, crown shows light wear; glass crystal with few tiny edge chips at upper right.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
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EPW - Paul Buhrè deck watch, Swiss, 64mm, nickel OF original case, snap off inner cuvette, white enamel SS dial, SW-SS, lever escapement with capped escape jewel, likely 18J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, s#8568 with matching serial number to case rear. Comes with an unmarked fitted box. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300
CONDITION:
Mvt: Ticking sluggishly, overhaul recommended, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some fine scratches to main plate, small spot of finish loss to balance cock; dial has two very faint hls at 8; nearly mint hands; case shows very little wear, two long scratches to cuvette, few fine scratches to rear, no dents or dings; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal; box in fine condition overall with some exterior abrasions and finish wear.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$800
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Waltham, lever escapement marine chronometer with 8-day winding indicator, 37S mvt, 15J, mounted within original gimbaled brass tub in three-tier brass bound mahogany box with Waltham plaque, retains original paper rating certificate inside with a date of 1935, silvered dial of approximately 3 inch diameter, SW-SS, lever escapement, nickel damascene, s#22228879. Includes original outer carry box with leather strap. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300
CONDITION:
Mvt. Running, good winding indicator function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, very light spotting to plates; excellent dial with very light surface scratches; excellent hands, fine tub and gimballs with loss of lacquer and light oxidation; inner brass bound box in excellent overall condition, light dings and scrapes typical of use; outer box in excellent overall condition, light dings and scrapes to surface, fine leather strap.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
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APW - Hamilton, Grade 4992B, military "Master Navigation Watch," 22J, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF case with contract markings to rear, black metal GCT (Greenwich Civil Time) 24 hour dial, SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, fully capped lever escapement, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#4C46513. Comes with carrying case by Geo. H. Adamson which is shock-resistant mount and metal-shielded bayonet-locking style for combat use, typically in aircraft, as well as with small instruction insert and its original cardboard outer box. Outer box with mismatched contract number to the present watch. From the Estate of Michael "Skip" Marrone.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, two short scratches to plate between click and smaller winding wheel, two fine scratches to area around balance jewel, one fine scratch to larger winding wheel, few minuscule specks of oxide to regulator spring and larger winding wheel; flawless dial; mint hands; case shows hardly any wear, some fine scratches to rear center, few scuffs along band, few pinprick nicks scattered around rear shoulders, no dents or dings, contract markings on rear are strong, original circular finish of case rear is fully intact; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal; carrying case in nearly mint condition; outer cardboard box in fine-plus condition, flap with label torn at both sides, few small tears and a dent.
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$400
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$600
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EPW - Poljot, Russian deck watch, 22J, 64mm, chrome-plated base metal case, rear with an applied red finish, snap rear and snap cuvette, silvered dial, SW-SS, fully capped lever escapement, anti-magnetic hairspring, fausses-côtes pattern gilt damascene, s#17890. Includes its original factory three-tier wooden travel box. Made at the First Moscow Watch Factory in Russia. The First Moscow Watch Factory was awarded the Order of Lenin in 1966, the highest honor of the country, for its accomplishments in the development of the Russian watch industry, among its accomplishments being the production of the Sturmanskie watch which was the first watch ever worn in space by cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, virtually mint cosmetic movement condition overall; flawless dial; mint hands; original case shows hardly any wear, still retaining the original red finish to rear which has turned to a purple-pink tone and has only some small bits of loss at perimeter, some marks caused by past openings of the very tight case with a blade or tool, no dents or dings; bow pivots freely, crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal; box in nearly mint condition showing hardly any wear.
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$300
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$600
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Waltham, jeweler's counter top 8-day lever escapement chronometer with winding indicator, 37S mvt, 15J, mounted within a wooden base with black bakelite top, measures 8 inches x 8 inches, silvered dial, KWKS via an integrated key on back, 15J, satin nickel finish, s#28922053. This version of Waltham's 37 size chronometer provided an elegant time standard for use by the jeweler’s customers. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, excellent cosmetic movement condition overall, some scratches to plates; fine dial with numerous fine scratches; excellent hands; box shows light wear overall, numerous small dings and scrapes from years of wear, original screws have been replaced with all currently of a different variety, small handle on top for hanging or carrying.
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$300
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$600
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APW - Waltham, Grade 16-A, military "Master Navigation Watch," 22J, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with contract markings to rear, black metal GCT (Greenwich Civil Time) 24-hour dial, SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with "Conel" hairspring, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#31789040. Comes with a wooden Waltham Watch Co. signed Bu. Aero U.S. Navy "Aircraft Navigational Watch Box." A strong example of this World War II military watch, Waltham's AN 5740 "Master Navigation Watch" had a total production of only 5,000 made making it significantly less common than its military counterparts from Hamilton (greater than 140,000 made) and Elgin (20,000 made). From the Estate of Joel Henry Beecher, who loved Walthams.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some oxide to hub of smaller winding wheel; nearly flawless dial has one very small spot at hour 20; excellent hands; case shows little wear, scattered fine scratches and profuse micro-fine scratches to rear, no dents or dings, strong contract marking detail and original circular brushed finish remains intact; tight bow, crown shows light wear; glass crystal with finish imperfection that makes a diagonal line across left side; wooden box has been relacquered, otherwise excellent external condition overall, interior of box with modern era foam and felt padding inserts added.
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$300
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$600
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APW - Hamilton, Grade 992B, "U.S. Army" marked mvt with low serial number, 21J, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with "Ordnance Department U.S.A" and contract marking to rear, Montgomery white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, gold center wheel, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#C304. This very early example has the lowest serial number we have encountered among a "U.S. Army" marked Grade 992B movement.
CONDITION:
Mvt: NR, fully wound and will tick weakly with some excess pressure held at crown, overhaul needed, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered micro-fine scratches to plates; flawless dial; excellent hands; case shows very little wear, fine scratches to rear, no dents or dings, contract markings on rear are strong, original circular finish of case rear is fully intact; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal with one fine scratch at edge at 10.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$600
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EPW - Chronomètre Election, deck watch with winding indicator, unusual differential winding indicator function with dial register rotating relative to stationary hand, movement mounted within a brass case with display back held within a pivoting central panel inside a wooden box measuing approximately 4.5" x 5.75" x 2", silvered dial of approximately 2.5" diameter, marked "Chronomètre Election" and "Grand Prix Berne 1914," upper seconds-register, lower rotating winding indicator register, SW-SS, lever escapement, 16J, gilt mvt, s#524688. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scratches to perimeter of barrel bridge, short scratch on escape wheel bridge, plates with some mild ultra-fine scratch striations likely from past wiping; dial with scattered discolorations, markings with areas of loss including portion of "Grand Prix" marking and much of the seconds-register markings, scattered fine scratches; brass case with some tarnish, good glass crystals; wooden box in excellent cosmetic condition overall, exterior with some typical scratches and marks, inner portion of upper lid is missing something (possibly an original plaque or a lining material), locking key is present.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$500
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Waltham, flat box 8-day lever escapement chronometer, 15J, 37 size movement mounted within heavy brass tub having nickel-plated bezel and held within flat wooden box measuring approximately 5.5" x 5.5" x 2.5", handwritten "Correct Time" label within upper lid, white enamel DS dial with winding indication aperture, SW-SS, lever escapement, nickel damascene, s#18143800. This flat box configuration is the least commonly seen of the styles among the Waltham 8-day lever escapement chronometers. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running on a partial wind but making a pronounced clicking noise when winding so in need of overhaul to inspect winding mechanism, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, scratch between barrel arbor and edge of plate, some typical fine to micro-fine scratches elsewhere; dial with some hls including a group between 4 and 5; fine hands, minute with oxide in areas; brass tub shows medium wear, some scratches, some wear through nickel finish of bezel; wooden box shows medium wear, typical scratches, not latching closed, missing its locking key.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$400
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APW - Waltham, Vanguard for British military, 23J, Model 1908, 16S, nickel OF original English Dennison case with British military pheon (broad arrow) to rear, "Waltham U.S.A. Vanguard 23 Jewels 9092" signed white enamel SS dial with British military pheon under signature, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, gold center wheel, brushed satin nickel finish, s#29379092 with matching last four digits of serial number to dial. From the Estate of Joel Henry Beecher, who loved Walthams.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, virtually mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, minuscule specks to regulator, very few micro-fine short scratches to plates; dial has a patched edge chip near 11, some scattered perimeter hls; excellent hands; case shows little wear, scattered fine scratches to rear, no dents or dings, excellent engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$350
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