Its among the last wristwatches hamilton produced for the military. Hamilton eventually took possession of aurora watch companys machinery shortly after incorporation. Beautiful antique hamilton pocket watch used by navigators on b 17 flying fortress and b 24 liberator. Over 40% of todays new marine officers wouldnt have made. It can be used as a stem and crown of last resort on the 4992b. Here is a nice nonrunning hamilton 4992b, 22j military navigational pocket watch that came from an estate sale. Hamilton, with wooden transport box, interior shock absorber bed. A black dial with white arabic numerals showing up to 24 hours. The watch is in a very fine, used condition, the carrying case is nos see pictures. Hamilton antique military pocket watch gct ww2 4992b 1944 s 22 jewels overhauled.
The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. It is a 19 jewel, 16 size watch adjusted to temperature and 3 positions and was paired with the us navy model iv octant, as well as a couple of other sextants. The f1 gct carries a total of 42 projectiles and 42 charges, stored in the ammunition racks. There arent any military markings nor contract numbers. Offered in catawikis watch auction exclusive pocket watches. Hamilton gct 4992b military issued pocket watch ebth. During world war ii, hamilton produced a variety of time pieces to support the war effort. This is the crown and push button for the model 23 stop watch.
Wwii 1942 hamilton gct 22j 4992b military army navigation pocket. Hamilton 16s 22j 4992b military open face leverset base hamilton 16s 22j 4992b military open fac hamilton 4992b g. Stunning chrome cased goliath pocket watch set out in arabic numerals with subsidiary second dial. Hamilton gents 16 size military navigation pocket watch from about 1943. This is an ultra rare find, beautiful, antique patek philippe quality hamilton gct military mechanical circa 1943 watch and is in mint all original condition. The gct or an 5740an 57401 pocket watches were used for navigation purposes by all the branches of the us. However, they did still produce some wrist watches using excess movements produced in the 1920s. Please refer to the book military timepieces by marvin e. Visa, mastercard, and money order visa mastercard payment instructions. A 22 jewel caliber 4992b hamilton mechanism with hacking feature. Today, under the hamilton name swiss quartz watches of good quality are still being offered. This pocket watch earned the name the navigators watch, hamilton 1942 4992b gct us military wwii navigation 22j pocket watch an 5740 for sale at 1stdibs.
Valid credit card required for bidding approval payment options. At the end of world war 2 there was a lot of the 4992b,s changed from a 24 hour military watch to 12 hour civilian watchesthe dials were changed to what we often see which is a painted dial and a sweep second hand instead of the conventional second like what would be on a 992b, parts were available from hamilton to make the change. The item 1944 hamilton gct 22j wwii 4992b military navy army pocket watch air mans case is in sale since friday, february 10, 2017. Shop our collection of unique and original military vintage pocket watches. Ive come across this pocket watch that id never really noticed before in his jewelry box.
After successfully passing the tests for military compliance to meet the highest demands under the toughest conditions, the hamilton t1 was registered for a nato stock number nsn 6515016485814, and is now officially available in the us military ecat catalog. Vintage hamilton 4992b 22j gct military pocket watch 0. A closeup view of a hamilton ferguson pocket watch dial. Alexander hamilton is well known for his success as a statesman and his accomplishments as the first secretary of the treasury, but the title that hamilton was most proud of was that of major general. The marine corps is the last branch of the military to use it, and only officers take it. The balance looks good but it will need disassembled, cleaned and.
Antique patek philippe quality hamilton gct military mechanical circa 1943 watches only go up in price even when gold prices go down. Download this game from microsoft store for windows 10 mobile, windows phone 8. This watch features a round silver tone case, which houses a black dial with three white hands, twentyfour hour arabic numeral indicators and a sixty second outer track. Hamilton military pocket watch for sale patio furniture. Hamilton an5740 navigation gct pocket military jewel pilot. Apw hamilton, grade 4992b, military master navigation watch, 22j, 16s, black metal gct greenwich civil time 24 hour dial, swhackset with sweepseconds, monometallic balance wheel with elinvar hairspring, fully capped lever escapement. Of course, military watches arent limited to wrist watches. Swiss army pocket watch with chain and leather pouch. Hamilton gct 4992b military ww2 navigation pocket watch. The black dial with white numerals, centre seconds, outer minutes tracking in white with matching white painted hands is signed g.
Hamilton military army air corp greenwich civil time 4992b 22 jewel pocket watch. Navigator pocket watch with ww2 rare case world war 2 beautiful hamilton size 16 greenwich civil time gct military 4992b 24hr. Authentic hamilton 4992b gct dial just found the proven record that hamilton 4992b has dial signed gct without dots. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. Get the best deals on hamilton military pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at.
Hamilton model 23 military chronograph was widely used during wwii as a navigators stopwatch. Rare hamilton 24 hours dial in a silver 800 open face case. Hamilton 4992b 16 size 22 jewel ww2 military aircraft watch with 24 hour black dial marked gctgreenwich civil time. Hamilton ww2 military navigation pilot gct an 5740 pocket watch 4992b 22 jewel watch brand hamilton watch model an 5740 gct ww2 pilots navigator watch 24 hour dial, 4992b movement condition the case is in great condition apart from the wearing which can be clearly seen in the pictures, the dial and crystal are in excellent condition with no.
Feb 22, 2018 how much is ww2 hamilton gct 4992b 24hr military pocket watch. Rolex british military issued pocket watch, mechanical hand winding chrome nickel case. This is a hamilton us army watch marked milw46374d and only issued in 1988. A sweep seconds hand indicating towards the outer dial. Greenwich civil time watch was not running and needed an overhaul service. Antique longines grand prix paris 1889 display wood pocket watch box. Hamilton original wwii usaaf air force 1942 pilots catawiki. Hamilton 16s 4992b navigational 22j, 16s pocket watch. Hamilton master navigation watch 22 jewel military 4992b. Ordnance and gunnery, gun drill, military drill, general seamanship. Wwii 4992b pocket watch overhaul vintage hamilton watch. The screwon bezel and rear case plate work perfectly and close tightly. The two negative side effects of using this part on the 4992, is the crown has a push button function and neither the square or the pilot on the stem are the correct length for the 4992b to properly activate every time the hack balance stop function. Some may not go to school at all but may be trained for their duties on ship.
Hamilton military watches vintagehamiltonwristwatches. This one is in clean shape with all of the parts in it. According to antique pocket watch, an online watch publication, testament to the quality of the watches it produced is the fact that most of its watches ended up being bought for use on the railways. I have a very old hamilton pocket watch that i would like to sell if i can find out its true value. The plates look like they are in very good condition i dont have any idea what parts are missing. Correct stem for hamilton 4992b and hamilton 2974b.
Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. Used normal wear, hamilton 1942 4992b gct us military wwii navigation 22j pocket watch an 5740 exceptional hamilton 4992b g. The hamilton t1 for armed forces safely accompanies your patients to any destination on the ground, at sea, or in the air. Alexander hamilton was born around 1755 the exact year is disputed due to a lack of a birth certificate on the island of nevis in the west. Hamilton gct 24 hr an57401 my late husband was an f105f4 wild weasel pilot and am am going through some of his effects. Jul 20, 2015 the gct has been around since world war ii, and remains relatively unchanged. How to determine the value of hamilton vintage pocket watches. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. Hamilton 16s military pocket watch 22 jewels 6 adj gct original case. Hamilton continued to operate and build both pocket watches and wristwatches in the us until 1969 when the us company ceased operation. Hamilton 4992b watch repair repair service of a 1942 16s 22 jewel navigator watch from world war ii. During hamiltons first fifteen years, only two size movements were produced the 18size and the smaller 16size. The hamilton model 23 military chronograph pocket watch was widely used during wwii by navigators as a stopwatch.
Its a manual wind wristwatch, 33mm x 41mm to lug tips, with a matte stainless steel screw back case click here. I bought four of them and serviced one for myself and i am putting the rest on line. Wwii 1942 hamilton gct 22j 4992b military army navigation. Case back marked hamilton watch company and various manufacturers and issue marks. The hamilton has fixed lugs, while the earlier benrus has a conventional spring bar with drilled lugs. Hamilton military chronograph pocket watch model 23, ca. Rare hamilton 24 hours dial silver 4992b military navigation 22 jewels world war 2 sold out duration. The back of the case is marked an 5740 which is the military number for a master navigational watch.
How much is ww2 hamilton gct 4992b 24hr military pocket watch. Hamilton 4992b military pocket watch with 24 hour dial. The complete history of the worlds longest serving and best known bomber. A gtc 24hour military pocket watch by hamilton watch co.
Hamilton 4992b master navigation military pocket watch. Jun 05, 2012 rare hamilton 24 hours dial silver 4992b military navigation 22 jewels world war 2 sold out duration. Major general alexander hamilton the campaign for the. Hamiltons last contract with the us military ended in 1988 leaving the company with a massive infrastructure for producing military watches and no orders. Find great deals on ebay for hamilton military pocket watch and hamilton 4992b. The dial face is black with minute, hour and second arabic numerals. The three main manufacturers of the an5740 and an57401 were the hamilton watch co. It is from world war ii military issued it is not working at this time but is in good shape other wise. This 22 jewels 16 size true wwii air mans issues watch. Antique hamilton 4992b gct military pocket watch for sale. Model 4992b military navigation 22 jewels pocket watch. Hamilton 1942 4992b gct us military wwii navigation 22j. The item hamilton 4992b gct 22j wwii military army navigation 1940s pocket watch with case is in sale since thursday, may 16, 2019. Personally, i prefer spring bars as they allow you to fit a twopiece strap, which would be a nice look on this watch, elevating it from the field to the office.
Original black 24 hour dial with radioactive and h3 symbols. Hamilton military gct 4992b 22 jewel navigational pocket watch wwii clear back. Heres an example of the 22 jewel 4992b that my wifes grandfather used during the war while serving in the pacific as a naval flight officer navigator. The open face watch features a chrome nickel alloy case with hinged bale and lobed crown. One of the warrelated watches was a pocket watch with a central sweep second hand. Hamilton military antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The hamilton gct chronometer is a clock that is precise and accurate enough to be used as a portable time standard. Including american and british military wwi wwii, ww1, ww2. Hamilton gct size 16 model 4992n, 22 jewels an57401 is a navigation master. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. We offer exclusive government and military discounts. S army air force gct navigation watch type an 5740. Based on the superreliable 992b with elinvar hairspring and monometallic balance, the mod 23 adds a chronograph mechanism, making it one of the most complicated watches produced by hamilton. Black metal dial with white 24 hour arabic numerals and white heavy spade style hands.
Mrbubba1b ewt 1 contact seller payment options seller accepts credit cards payment instructions items sold as is where is. The gct or an 5740 an 5740 1 pocket watches were used for navigation purposes by all the branches of the us. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size time king pocket watch dial. Translate description hamiltonmilitary 4992b22 jewels g.
The first watch made under the hamilton name was an 18size 17jewel pocket watch in 1893. It is a 12 hour dial but, at the outer seconds ring instead of all of the numbers being black, the 5,10,15,20, etc. Get the best deals on hamilton military antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. In 1892, when it became the hamilton watch company, the quality became increasingly better. The item 1941 hamilton wwii navigation pocket watch, gct, 4992b, military army, plus case is in sale since tuesday, july 17, 2018. More than 479,993 brandname watches from rolex, breitling, omega, etc. Hamilton gct 4992b military ww2 navigation pocket watch 800 silver case 22j 16s.
Pocket watches were also produced using the 21 jewel 992b movement as well as the 22 jewel 4992b with a sweep second. Armor of the f1 gct provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. These watches with 24hour dials were made for the military during wwii. This watch is in excellent condition and the 22 jewel well running movement made for the us military is bright, sparkling and free of any corrosion. I have acquired a 4992b with a dial that is to me unusual. Wwii era, size 16, 24 hour black dial, military silver case, adj. This is fully functioning beautiful example of the hamilton u.
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