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HAMILTON MARINE CHRONOMETER USA NAVY WW2 SHIP CLOCK
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Up for sale is a very rare antique USA WW2 collectables - Marine Ship mechanical Clock Chronometer Hamilton, made in 1941. HAMILTON CHRONOMETER HISTORY: Hamilton Model 21 Marine Chronometers and Model 22 Deck Watches. At the outbreak of WW2 the United States Navy required a vast quantity high quality chronometer. At that time the Navy had been using Ulysses Nardin timepieces as standard equipment with few if any being available in this country. A request for bids was made by the War Office and the Hamilton Watch Company was the only firm able to meet the requirements by designing and producing an innovative marine chronometer in a period of about 18 months. Hamilton was able to produce the unit in sufficient numbers to meet U.S. wartime demand, and made 11,239 of these chronometers during the War. The model 21 and 22 are technically one of the great achievements in horology. The balance and hairspring assembly were a radical departure from traditional chronometer design and resulted in superior time keeping rates. In addition, Hamilton also produced a 21 jewel lever escapement chronometer deck watch. A more detailed description of both the model 21 and 22 timepieces can be found in Marvin E. Whitney's book: "Military Timepieces" which is recommended reading for serious collectors. This chronometer is considered as one of the best and qualitative model. Front glasses of watch are done from a crystal. This particular clock for sale needs an overhaul or minor repair (cleaning, adjustment and so on). I bought this clock 15 years ago from an antique dealer in Sydney in "as is" condition - meaning the winder was already missing. And it's not been touched since. Never had a chance to have it overhauled or fully restored to its original condition. Again, I'm selling this rare clock in "as is" condition. This clock alone weighs almost 5 kg. without packaging. Preferred shipping method is via Australia Post Economy Air Cargo. The winning bidder pays for the actual shipping costs = $110.00 plus insurance = $31.00 (optional). Seller not responsible for any customs charges and/or regulations outside Australia. This particular clock for sale needs an overhaul or minor/major repair (cleaning, adjustment and so on).
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