Description
Manufactured by the Hamilton Watch Company Military Issue Model 23
Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: P26815
Grade: Model 23
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1942
Run Quantity: 13,700
Total Production: 27,100
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Open face
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Hamilton Pocket Watch Model 23 Chronograph WWII Military Issue
Many pocket watch collectors focus their attention on pre-World War I timepieces, before wristwatches became mainstream. And yet the pocket watch continued evolving and improving, playing a significant role in World War II.
The U.S. military issued the Hamilton Model 23 Chronograph (stopwatch) to all branches; they were especially useful in the Air Force for navigation. It’s a “flyback chronograph” – you start, stop and reset it “on the fly” via the single pusher.
This 1942 example was one of 27,100 made. As you’d expect, Model 23 Chronos were used and abused. Pristine examples are rare. As its Keystone case doesn’t have a military marking on back cover, it’s likely it never saw active service.
If you’re looking for a military grade military Hamilton pocket watch that’s as robust, accurate and beautiful as the day it was made, this is the Hamilton Model 23 Chronograph I would recommend.
DETAILS
Overall condition: Excellent
Case: Size 16, 2 inches in diameter. Star Watch Case Co., Chrome – excellent
Hands: White – excellent
Dial: Single sunk enamel, no flaws
Movement: Excellent
Warranty: Full one-year warranty.
Service: All our treasured timepieces are completely disassembled, expertly cleaned, and oiled using the finest quality watch oil and gear grease and adjusted for accuracy.
Included with all orders: quality gift box, velvet pouch, tarnish-free paper, display stand (pictured), and polishing cloth.
Orders under: $2,500 are shipped USPS Priority Mail with signature confirmation.
Orders over: $2,500 are shipped FedEx Overnight with signature confirmation.
Description
Manufactured by the Hamilton Watch Company Military Issue Model 23
Manufacturer: Hamilton
Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number: P26815
Grade: Model 23
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1942
Run Quantity: 13,700
Total Production: 27,100
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Open face
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
