DESCRIPTION:
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.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
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