Description:

Hamilton 16S 19J adj. 3p Model 23 chronograph pocket watch #P9844, nickel split-plate movement with sweep second and chronograph adaptation gears, bold red ruby jewels and a matte finish, black metal dial with a matte finish, white Arabic-style numbers and a detailed minute marker register in white around the edge, white chronograph register at 12 o'clock and white seconds register at 6 o'clock, dial has a few pin-head sized depressions, possibly factory defects, and a few very light scuffs, silver steel spade & whip style hands and chronograph sweep finished with bright white enamel, chrome (white base metal [WBM]) smooth polish screw back & bezel (SB&B) case with coin edge bezels, a heavy bow, a chronograph depress button on the top of the crown and a glass crystal has been marked for military service on the back of the case, "Type D MFR's Part No. 37297 Serial No. AF 42-21118 Contract No. W-535-ac-28072 Hamilton Watch Co.", case is showing normal wear as expected with many light scuffs and scratches however no brass or serious defects, measures approx. 51mm in diameter x 68mm in length x 15mm thick (crystal included). An impressive WWII-era military issue Hamilton from the 1940s in excellent condition!


Item Specifics:

  • Year Made: 1942-1946
  • Company: Hamilton
  • Movement Size: 0516S
  • Jewels: 0919J
  • Setting/Movement Type: pendant set
  • Adjustments: 1-3 positions
  • Model/Grade: Model 23 chronograph
  • Serial #: P9844
  • Movement Finish: nickel
  • Movement Details: chronograph function
  • Dial Material: metal
  • Dial Color: black
  • Hand Style: spade & whip, sweep chronograph hand
  • Case Style: SB&B
  • Case Material: Base Metal - Chrome
  • Case Details: factory case, military markings
  • Case Width/Diameter: 51mm (2.01 inches)
  • Case Length, bow included:  68mm (2.68 inches)
  • Case Thickness:  15mm (0.59 inches)
  • Crystal Material: glass
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Gender: Gentlemen's