13th May, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Hamilton: A Ministry Of Defence Centre Seconds Deck Watch, signed Hamilton Watch Co, USA, circa 1940, (calibre 3992B) manual wound lever movement signed and numbered 301983, adjusted to six positions and temperature, enamel dial with Arabic numerals, inner 24-hour chapter ring, nickel plated case with screw back inscribed H.S.3 Broad Arrow 2041, inside case back stamped Star Watch Case Co base metal and numbered P647918, outer fitted wooden box with inside plaque inscribed Ministry Of Defence Hydrographic Dept Watch Deck, Stores Ref. H.S527-3637, Serial No. 2041
50mm wide
Sold for £700
Estimated at £300 - £400
Case back and bow nickel surfaces are discoloured and rubbed in parts, case with scratches, dial with one very small crack between 11 and 12 o'clock visible under an eyeglass, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, seconds hand stops correctly when hand setting, movement is clean and in going order.
Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 13th May, 2023
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