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WWII US NAVY 1944 HAMILTON 2974 B 17 JEWELS MILITARY POCKET WATCH 16s 2K serial
NAVY 1944 HAMILTON 2974 B, 17 JEWELS, MILITARY POCKET WATCH - 16s. These watches were ordered by the Bureau of Ships for the purpose of comparing the time to the main deck marine chronometer. Hence, they are referred to as comparing watches.
They were synced with a Marine Chronometer and checked to compare the timekeeping to ensure the Marine Chronometer was being accurate. This watch made sure the chronometers were keeping time during U.
The item "WWII US NAVY 1944 HAMILTON 2974 B 17 JEWELS MILITARY POCKET WATCH 16s 2K serial" is in sale since Thursday, April 16, 2020. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches". The seller is "maxbernat" and is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Number of Jewels: 21 Jewels
- Model: 5
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Escapement Type: Lever
- Pocket Watch Size: 16
- Movement: MECHANICAL
- Case Material: Base metal
- Country Made: USA
- Age: 1940
- Country of Manufacture: United States
- Features: 12-Hour Dial
- Closure: Open Face
- Brand: Hamilton 2974 B
- Serial Number: 2K10249