Description:

Hamilton 36S 21J adj. 6p Model 22 wind indicator pocket watch #2F10216, proprietary setting type specific to the Model 22 with a pin-set depress that then allows the crown to be pulled out to the time-set position, impressive nickel bridge movement with distinctive angular plate & bridge layouts and a bar-style damascene pattern is marked "U.S. Navy - BU. Ships - 1942" in addition to the standard Hamilton movement markings, champagne-toned metal dial with large black Arabic-style numbers, a black minute marker register and black printed power register at 12 o'clock and seconds register at 6 o'clock, dial does have some light patina around the edge along with a few small scratches, bold black steel spade & whip style hands.

Heavy white base metal (WBM) chrome screw back & bezel (SB&B) case with a matte finish, coin edge bezels, a large heavy pendant that recesses the crown and a slightly domed plastic crystal, case is showing normal wear overall with some discoloration from use on the frame & bezels, some light scuffing to the matte finish on the back & crystal, a few small nicks on the frame and a small spot of discoloration on the back cover, measures approx. 71mm diameter x 85mm in length x 23mm thick (crystal included). An impressive, high quality marine chronometer, contracted by the US Navy from Hamilton for the WWII war effort in the 1940s, running strong and in excellent overall condition!

Please note: for this particular item, due to U.S. export limitations, we can only ship to domestic U.S. addresses.


Item Specifics:

  • Year Made: 1942
  • Company: Hamilton
  • Movement Size: 36S
  • Jewels: 0721J
  • Setting/Movement Type: pendant set
  • Adjustments: 6 positions
  • Model/Grade: Model 22
  • Serial #: 2F10216
  • Movement Finish: nickel
  • Movement Details: wind indicator, bridge layout, fancy plate layout, marine chronometer, marked "U.S. Navy - BU. Ships - 1942"
  • Dial Material: metal
  • Dial Color: champagne
  • Hand Style: spade & whip
  • Case Style: SB&B
  • Case Material: Base Metal - Chrome
  • Case Width/Diameter: 71mm (2.80 inches)
  • Case Length, bow included:  85mm (3.35 inches)
  • Case Thickness:  23mm (0.91 inches)
  • Crystal Material: plastic
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Gender: Unisex