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DATE SOLD: 2024-05-04
LOT#: 240504-238

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, World War II era Navigation Master Watch made for Canadian military use, 22J, 16S, .800 silver OF original case with contract markings to rear, deeply stamped additional markings of C.H.S. 3 (Canadian Hydrographic Services class 3 designation), Canadian Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon and s# to rear, white enamel dial with Canadian market 13 to 24 hour numerals, dial also with applied paper label marked with s#, SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Gov't," striped pattern nickel damascene, mvt s#3C2469 with matching serial number stamped to case rear as well as marked to applied paper dial label. Watch comes with a fitted wooden box with Hamilton plaque to its front. This Canadian Navy version of the 3992B is quite a bit scarcer than the equivalent supplied to the British Navy.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good hacking function, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, few micro-fine scratches; dial with light perimeter hl near 9, edge chip at 9 which is largely under bezel; virtually mint hands; case rear markings align nearly 90 degrees counter-clockwise of vertical when rear is threaded hand tight but case rear serial number does correctly match to band serial number, case shows light wear, few small nicks, no dents, good contract marking detail; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal. Box shows medium wear, prominent front-to-rear fracture of upper lid, significant scraping and some depressions around sides, plastic upper lid window is very yellowed and cloudy.
PRICE SOLD: $2,400

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DATE SOLD: 2024-03-07
LOT#: 240307-73

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, World War II era "Master Navigation Watch" made for British military use, 22J, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon (broad arrow) to rear as well as Hydrographic Services (HS3) contract markings which have been overscored, white enamel dial with with pheon and Hamilton marking, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Govt," striped pattern nickel damascene, mvt s#3C1415. It is believed that a total of 2494 Grade 3992B movements were produced.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good hacking function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, few scattered fine to micro-fine scratches to plates, micro-fine scratches to regulator assembly and few to larger winding wheel; flawless dial; excellent hands, blued hour and minute, black sweep-seconds-hand; case shows little wear, no dents or dings, excellent contract marking detail to rear, contract markings sit slightly off vertical despite matching case serial numbers, circular finish of rear remains present, most of band and pendant with finish loss; tight bow with minor finish loss, crown shows light wear; clean plastic crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $1,400

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DATE SOLD: 2023-12-07
LOT#: 231207-175

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, World War II era Navigation Master Watch made for Canadian military use, 22J, 16S, .800 silver OF original case with contract markings to rear, deeply stamped additional markings of C.H.S. 3 (Canadian Hydrographic Services class 3 designation), Canadian Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon and s# to rear, white enamel dial with Canadian market 13 to 24 hour indications, dial also with applied paper label marked with s#, SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Gov't," striped pattern nickel damascene, mvt s#3C2350 with matching serial number stamped to case rear as well as marked to applied paper dial label. Watch comes with a fitted wooden box with serial numbered plaque to its front. An excellent original example of this Canadian Navy version of the 3992B which is quite a bit scarcer than the equivalent supplied to the British Navy.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good hacking function, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces with few small micro-fine scratches, some losses of black color to "Hamilton Watch Co. U.S.A." marking; flawless dial; mint hands; case shows little wear, a moderate patina, small nick to band at 10:30, no dents, good rear marking detail aside from uneven execution of strike of pheon symbol stamping causing its incompletion of right side detail; tight bow, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal. Box shows light wear, typical scattered scratches and dings to exterior, some scattered finish losses to exterior, plastic aperture for watch is yellowed and has profuse fine scratches, button latch good.
PRICE SOLD: $2,300

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DATE SOLD: 2023-03-09
LOT#: 230309-45

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, World War II era Navigation Master Watch made for British military use, 22J, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon (broad arrow) to rear, white enamel dial with pheon and Hamilton marking, SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Navy Bu. Ships" as well as with British pheon, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#3C191. From the Estate of Henry Betjemann of Bradenton, Florida.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good hacking function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright plates with few scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, very minor oxide to winding wheels, click, and regulator assembly; dial with long but faint hl and fine surface scratch to right portion, few scattered negligible pinprick nicks; excellent hands, very minor oxide to sweep-seconds hand; case shows medium wear, many scratches to rear, no dents or dings, good contract marking detail, rear sits slightly off from vertical though case serial numbers are correctly matching, rear circular finish remains intact, spot of finish loss to rear center; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $1,000

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DATE SOLD: 2023-02-23
LOT#: 230223-58

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, 22J, World War II era "Master Navigation Watch" made for British military use, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF case with Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon on rear as well as Hydrographic Services (HS3) contract markings which have been overscored, "MFR'S PART NO.3992B" marking at center has been overscored with a numerical code having been added above, painted metal decimal style re-dial executed in 1970s era for UK Royal Navy "Work Study" use, SW-hack-set, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Navy Bu. Ships," striped pattern nickel damascene, s#3C421. Watch comes with a fitted wooden box with internal Ministry of Defence signature plaque and 1971 dated card. This watch began life as a Master Navigation Watch but in the 1970s was repurposed along with a number of other 3992B in British stock with the addition of the present decimal style dial and updating of case rear markings for use in "Work Study" at the Royal Navy dockyards. From the Estate of Henry Betjemann of Bradenton, Florida.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good hacking function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright plates with scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, some areas of black enamel loss to markings; nearly flawless dial with few scattered minuscule surfaces nicks; nearly mint hands; case with mismatched serial numbers to components (rear, band and bezel), when rear is fully threaded contract markings align upside down, case rear and bezel show little wear, band shows medium wear, spot of marred reeding to lower-left and upper-right of bezel, no dents, rear with excellent contract marking detail and some chrome loss at perimeter, circular finish of rear remains visible, band with chrome loss throughout; tight bow with minor finish loss, crown shows little wear; clean plastic crystal. Wooden box in nearly mint overall condition; good viewing glass, good latch; interior plaque with non-corresponding serial number marking and plaque which appears likely to have been created in more modern times.
PRICE SOLD: $2,500

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DATE SOLD: 2022-09-25
LOT#: 220925-196

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, World War II era Navigation Master Watch made for Canadian military use, 22J, 16S, .800 silver OF original case with contract markings to rear, deeply stamped additional markings of C.H.S. 3 (Canadian Hydrographic Services class 3 designation), Canadian Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon and s# to rear, white enamel dial with Canadian market 13 to 24 hour indications, dial also with applied paper label marked with s#, SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Gov't," striped pattern nickel damascene, mvt s#3C2472 with matching serial number stamped to case rear as well as marked to applied paper dial label. Watch comes with a fitted wooden box with Hamilton signature plaque to its front. An excellent original example of this Canadian Navy version of the 3992B which is quite a bit scarcer than the equivalent supplied to the British Navy.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good hacking function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches; nearly flawless dial with short fine scratch at 6, some spots of wispy haze to areas of dial glaze evident in reflected light; nearly mint hands; case shows light wear, an attractive overall patina with some splotchy somewhat darker areas at portions of rear perimeter, no dents or dings, good contract marking detail; bow pivots freely, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal; box shows light wear, some mild scratches and dings, a fracture runs the length of its underside, signature plaque shows medium wear and some fading.
PRICE SOLD: $4,000

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DATE SOLD: 2022-09-25
LOT#: 220925-198

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, World War II era Navigation Master Watch made for British military use, 22J, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon (broad arrow) to rear as well as Hydrographic Services (HS3) contract markings which have been lightly overscored, "MFR'S PART NO.3992B" marking at center has been overscored with a numerical code having been added above, white enamel dial with pheon and Hamilton marking, SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Navy Bu. Ships" as well as with British pheon, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#3C709.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, some micro-fine scratches to sweep-seconds bridge, few minimal small micro-fine scratches elsewhere; dial with hl from edge at 5:30 extending through right side of "Hamilton;" nearly mint hands; case shows very little wear, scattered fine scratches and some abrasions to rear, two small file marks to upper edge of rear below pendant area, no dents or dings, excellent contract marking detail; tight bow, crown shows little wear; plastic crystal with scattered fine scratches.
PRICE SOLD: $1,200

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DATE SOLD: 2021-10-31
LOT#: 211031-240

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, 22J, World War II era "Master Navigation Watch" made for British military use, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF case with Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon on rear as well as Hydrographic Services (HS3) contract markings which have been overscored, painted metal decimal style re-dial executed in 1970s era for UK Royal Navy "Work Study" use, SW-hack-set, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Govt.," striped pattern nickel damascene, s#3C588. Watch comes with a fitted wooden box with internal Ministry of Defence 1978 dated card. This watch began life as a Master Navigation Watch but in the 1970s was repurposed along with a number of other 3992B in British stock with the addition of the present decimal style dial and updating of case rear markings for use in "Work Study" at the Royal Navy dockyards.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good hacking function, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright plate with some scattered micro-fine scratches; flawless dial; nearly mint hands, sweep-seconds hand with spot of bluing loss to base; case shows light wear, many scattered fine scratches to rear especially at shoulder and along band, some marring along areas of bezel shoulder, no dents or dings, contract markings remain fully legible and sit very slightly askew despite matching serial numbers, areas of finish loss to band, small spots of finish loss to band and bezel shoulders; tight bow, crown shows little wear; clean plastic crystal. Box in excellent condition, exterior with a crackled appearance to top, some marring throughout, crudely but lightly etched four-digit number to top, good buckle latch, interior with "231" stamped within on bottom.
PRICE SOLD: $1,400

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DATE SOLD: 2020-11-01
LOT#: 2002-168

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, 22J, World War II era Navigation Master Watch made for British military use, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF case with Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon (broad arrow) to rear as well as Hydrographic Services (HS3) contract markings which have been lightly overscored, previous light numerical marking evident at center covered by current marking, white enamel dial with pheon and Hamilton marking, SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Navy Bu. Ships" as well as with British pheon, striped pattern nickel damascene, mvt s#3C166. Watch comes with a fitted wooden box with internal Ministry of Defence signature plaque and 1971 dated Hydrographic Department card. From the well-known Hamilton collection of Robert Bennett of Olivehurst, California.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good hacking function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches; virtually flawless dial with a minuscule as-made finish imperfection of a pinpoint pit in the glaze adjacent the 32 minute hash mark; nearly mint hands; case rear with s#570288 and case band with s#0570289 which we believe may be more likely an error of original assembly as the discrepancy is of only one number from the final digit and as the case rear markings align close to vertically, handscratched Roman numeral number inside bezel appears to be 349 which is likely indicative of its change during the lifetime of the watch, case shows very little wear to its rear but has near complete chrome loss to band likely caused by polishing, areas of chrome loss to bezel, no dents or dings, excellent contract marking detail to rear and circular finish of rear remains present; bow pivots freely and has some chrome loss, crown shows very little wear and crown tilts somewhat to side as it is turned; clean plastic crystal. Box in excellent condition overall; interior plaque with 3C166 serial number marking appears likely to have been created in more modern times.
PRICE SOLD: $850

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DATE SOLD: 2020-07-23
LOT#: 200723-80

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, 22J, World War II era Navigation Master Watch made for Canadian military use, 16S, .800 silver OF case with contract markings to rear, deeply stamped additional markings of CHS3 (Canadian Hydrographic Services class 3 designation), Canadian Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon and s# to rear, white enamel dial with Canadian market 13 to 24 hour indications, dial also with applied paper label marked with s#, SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Gov't," striped pattern nickel damascene, mvt s#3C1769 with matching serial number stamped to case rear as well as marked to applied paper dial label. Watch comes with a fitted wooden box with internal Ministry of Defence signature plaque and 1971 dated card. An excellent example of this Canadian Navy version of the 3992B which is quite a bit scarcer than the equivalent supplied to the British Navy. From the well-known Hamilton collection of Robert Bennett of Olivehurst, California.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good hacking function, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, few fine scratches adjacent lower case screw; virtually flawless dial with few minuscule micro-fine scratches; mint hands; case shows light wear, light patina, small nick to bottom edge of rear, no dents, contract marking detail remains fully legible with primary markings being relatively light and deeper stamped Canadian markings being bold; tight bow, crown shows light wear; plastic crystal with few small fine scratches. Wooden box in excellent overall condition; interior plaque with serial number marking has 3M markings to its rear and may have been created in more modern times to pair with this watch.
PRICE SOLD: $2,700

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DATE SOLD: 2020-03-19
LOT#: 200319-9

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, 22J, World War II era "Master Navigation Watch" made for British military use, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF case with Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon on rear as well as Hydrographic Services (HS3) contract markings which have been overscored, painted metal decimal style re-dial executed in 1970s era for UK Royal Navy "Work Study" use, SW-hack-set, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Navy Bu. Ships," striped pattern nickel damascene, s#3C421. Watch comes with a fitted wooden box with internal Ministry of Defence signature plaque and 1971 dated card. This watch began life as a Master Navigation Watch but in the 1970s was repurposed along with a number of other 3992B in British stock with the addition of the present decimal style dial and updating of case rear markings for use in "Work Study" at the Royal Navy dockyards. From the well-known Hamilton collection of Robert Bennett of Olivehurst, California.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good hacking function, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, some fine to micro-fine scratches; nearly flawless dial with minuscule surfaces nicks to perimeter at 3 and 3:30; nearly mint hands; case with mismatched serial numbers to components (rear, band and bezel), when rear is fully threaded contract markings align upside down, case rear and bezel show little wear, band shows medium wear, spot of marred reeding to lower left and upper right of bezel, no dents, rear with excellent contract marking detail and some chrome loss at perimeter, band with chrome loss throughout; tight bow, crown shows little wear; clean plastic crystal. Wooden box in excellent overall condition; interior plaque with non-corresponding serial number marking and plaque appears likely to have been created in more modern times.
PRICE SOLD: $1,000

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DATE SOLD: 2019-12-05
LOT#: 191205-70

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, World War II era "Master Navigation Watch" made for British military use, 22J, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon to rear, white enamel dial with 13 to 24 hour indications, SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Govt," striped pattern nickel damascene, mvt s#3C593. It is believed that a total of 2494 Grade 3992B movements were produced. From the Estate of Michael "Skip" Marrone.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good hacking function, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, mild oxide to loop of regulator spring; virtually flawless dial with small as-made finish imperfection at edge under bezel at 9; nearly mint hands; case shows little wear, fine scratches to rear, excellent contract marking detail, circular rear finish remains intact, chrome loss to majority of rear; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; clean plastic crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $550

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DATE SOLD: 2019-11-14
LOT#: 191114-55

DESCRIPTION: Lot (21) Hamilton item assortment plus two miscellaneous other items, diverse and interesting group - [1] Hamilton 16S Montgomery white enamel SS dial with block letter "Hamilton" signature, nearly flawless with few negligible minuscule edge nicks. [2] Hamilton 16S white enamel dial with Canadian marked 24 hours, correct style for Grade 3992B made for Canadian military, flawless. [3 to 10] Eight additional Hamilton dials as pictured, two are 18S, five are 16S, one is 12S, seven enamel, one metal, conditions range from nearly flawless to dials with hls and some small chips. [11] Set of 16S Hamilton hands, baton style for Grade 950B, excellent condition. [12 to 14] Three 16S Hamilton movements, two Grade 974 Special, one Grade 975 with gilt screws and trim, one with unusual metal "Hamilton Service" marked dial with apertures for balance jewel and lever jewel, two with white enamel DS dials with one having "J.C. Guy" private label signature, all NR, two with likely broken mainsprings but balances that swing freely, one wound tight with likely bad balance staff. [15 to 17] Three Hamilton nurse's watches, 28mm, silver OF cases, two run, one NR, one missing a bow. [18] Hamilton 1910-1911 timebook, celluloid cover, excellent. [19] Hamilton signature plaque for chronometer box, excellent. [20, 21] Two non-Hamilton items: Lyceum silver nurses watch which is NR; small Masonic booklet. From the Estate of Michael "Skip" Marrone.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $275

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DATE SOLD: 2019-10-31
LOT#: 191031-21

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, 22J, World War II era "Master Navigation Watch" made for British military use, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon on rear as well as Hydrographic Services (HS3) contract markings which have been overscored, painted metal decimal style 1970s re-dial executed in 1970s era for UK Royal Navy "Work Study" use, SW-hack-set, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Govt," striped pattern nickel damascene, s#3C377. This watch would have begun life as a Master Navigation Watch but in the 1970s was repurposed along with a number of other 3992B's with the addition of the present decimal style dial and updating of case rear markings for use in "Work Study" at the Royal Navy dockyards. From the Estate of Michael "Skip" Marrone.
CONDITION: Mvt: Ticks slightly sluggishly, good hacking function, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered fine scratches to plates; dial has only one very tiny gouge of paint loss next to screw at 8; mint hands; case shows light wear, many scattered scratches to rear and band, one small ding to upper left rear shoulder and one to band at 2, contract markings remain mostly crisp and original circular finish is mostly intact, markings are oriented slightly askew when rear is fully closed though serial numbers of case components correctly match, small spots of chrome loss throughout band and pendant, one small spot of chrome loss to upper right rear shoulder; tight bow, crown shows light wear; clean plastic crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $700

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DATE SOLD: 2019-10-20
LOT#: 1902-193

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, 22J, World War II era Navigation Master Watch made for British military use, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with Hydrographic Services (HS3) contract markings which have been overscored on rear, painted metal decimal style re-dial executed in 1970s era for UK Royal Navy "Work Study" use, SW-hack-set, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Govt," striped pattern nickel damascene, s#3C1377. Comes with an unmarked fitted wooden box. A strong example of this British military timepiece, this watch would have begun life as a Navigation Master Watch but in the 1970s was repurposed along with a number of other 3992B's with the addition of the present decimal style dial and updating of case rear markings for use in "Work Study" at the Royal Navy dockyards. Selections from the collection of Tom McIntyre. Mr. McIntyre's website contains stories on many of the watches which can be found here: https://awco.org?collid=300
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered micro-fine scratches to plates; flawless dial; nearly flawless hands; case components with mismatched serial numbers with rear having s#571011 and band with s#0005622, case shows very light wear, few fine scratches to rear, no dents or dings, crisp contract marking detail that lines up properly in upright orientation to pendant when rear is threaded closed, original circular rear finish is intact; tight bow, crown shows little wear; clean plastic crystal; box in fine condition overall, fine split to front of upper lid, typical scratches, scapes and wear from ample use.
PRICE SOLD: $850

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DATE SOLD: 2019-10-20
LOT#: 1902-194

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, 22J, World War II era Navigation Master Watch made for British military use, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon on rear as well as Hydrographic Services (HS3) contract markings which have been overscored, white enamel dial with pheon, SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Govt," striped pattern nickel damascene, mvt s#3C2185. It is believed that 2494 total Grade 3992B movements were produced. From the Estate of Michael "Skip" Marrone.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, some micro-fine scratches to sweep-seconds bridge, few micro-fine scratches to balance cock; flawless dial; mint hands; case shows very light wear, profuse fine to micro-fine scratches, excellent contract marking detail, circular rear finish remains present, some chrome loss of center rear; tight bow, crown shows light wear; plastic crystal with scattered scratches.
PRICE SOLD: $800

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DATE SOLD: 2019-09-26
LOT#: 190926-16

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, 22J, World War II era Navigation Master Watch made for Canadian military use, 16S, .800 silver OF case with contract markings to rear, deeply stamped additional markings of CHS3 (Canadian Hydrographic Services class 3 designation), Canadian Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon and s# to rear, white enamel dial with Canadian market 13 to 24 hour indications, dial also with applied paper label marked with s#, SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Gov't," striped pattern nickel damascene, mvt s#3C2030 with matching serial number stamped on case rear as well as marked on applied paper dial label. Watch comes with a fitted wooden box with front plaque bearing matching serial #3C2030 as well as an additional 67 number. This Canadian Navy version of the 3992B is quite a bit scarcer than the equivalent supplied to the British Navy. From the Estate of Michael "Skip" Marrone.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good hacking function, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, small fine scratches to sweep-seconds bridge, few micro-fine scratches elsewhere; very near flawless dial with only some very mild micro-fine scratches near signature, paper label applied to dial is lacking first digit of serial number; near mint hands; case rear with s#683434 and case band with mismatched s#4682327, when fully threaded closed the case rear markings align well over 90 degrees past upright orientation as seen in photo, case shows light wear, a moderate patina, contract markings fully legible, Canadian miliary markings are deeply stamped causing corresponding impressions visible to inner surface of rear; bow pivots freely, crown shows light wear; plastic crystal with some mild fine scratches; box shows light wear, re-lacquering, some scratches and marks, serial number plaque with different color and finish than latch hardware.
PRICE SOLD: $1,200

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DATE SOLD: 2019-07-18
LOT#: 190718-81

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, 22J, World War II era Navigation Master Watch made for British military use, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon on rear as well as Hydrographic Services (HS3) contract markings which have been overscored, white enamel dial with pheon, SW-hack-set, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Govt," striped pattern nickel damascene, mvt s#3C2190. It is believed that 2494 total Grade 3992B movements were produced. From the Estate of Michael "Skip" Marrone.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, few mild micro-fine scratches, screws for winding wheels are mismatched; near flawless dial with very small edge flakes under bezel near 7 and near 12:30; near mint hands; case shows very little wear, scattered small scratches on band, some fine and micro-fine scratches to rear, contract markings are clear and strong, original circular finish of case rear is present; tight bow, crown shows little wear; plastic crystal with some fine scratches.
PRICE SOLD: $850

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DATE SOLD: 2019-06-02
LOT#: 1901-253

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, 22J, World War II era Navigation Master Watch made for Canadian military use, 16S, .800 silver OF original case with CHS3 (Canadian Hydrographic Services), Canadian Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon and s# stampings on rear, white enamel dial with Canadian market 13 to 24 hour indications, dial also with applied paper label marked with s#, SW-hack-set, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Gov't," striped pattern nickel damascene, mvt s#3C1222 with matching serial number stamped on case rear as well as marked on applied paper dial label. Watch comes with a fitted wooden box with lacquered front plaque bearing matching serial #3C1222 as well as an additional 138 number. This Canadian Navy version of the 3992B is quite a bit scarcer than the equivalent supplied to the British Navy. CONDITION: Mvt: Running but winds stiffly and somewhat sluggish starting so overhaul is recommended...
CONDITION: Mvt: Running but winds stiffly and somewhat sluggish starting so overhaul is recommended, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, specks of green debris on train wheels and sweep wheel, some green debris at edge of mvt and within thread areas of case; flawless dial; very near mint hands; case shows very little wear, no dents or dings, rear markings remain bold and as is often seen among these Canadian versions are very deeply stamped leaving corresponding impressions too the inner surface of the lid; tight bow, crown shows little wear; plastic crystal with fine and micro-fine scratches; box shows little exterior wear, some typical scratches, portion of lacquer loss to serial number label, plastic viewing cover is warped, cracked and discolored and the foam inserts and glue that secure it are deteriorated or lost causing it to be loose and drop down when box is opened.
PRICE SOLD: $1,300

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DATE SOLD: 2019-06-02
LOT#: 1901-255

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, 22J, World War II era Navigation Master Watch made for British military use, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon on rear, white enamel dial with pheon and four-digit s#, SW-hack-set, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Govt," striped pattern nickel damascene, mvt s#3C1048, dial s#1013 matching to case s#1013 - 1942. Watch comes with an associated fitted wooden box. It is believed that 2494 total Grade 3992B movements were produced. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, few small fine and micro-fine scratches; excellent dial with only a small edge flake largely under bezel at 12:15; very near mint hands; case shows little wear, fine scratches and abrasions, few small nicks on bezel and band, contract markings remain clear; bow pivots semi-freely, crown shows little wear; clean plastic crystal; box shows light wear, some mild scratches and scuffs, a few spots to lower left of top.
PRICE SOLD: $1,100

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DATE SOLD: 2019-06-02
LOT#: 1901-256

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, 22J, World War II era Navigation Master Watch made for British military use, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon on rear as well as Hydrographic Services (HS3) contract markings which have been overscored, painted metal decimal style 1970s re-dial executed in 1970s era for UK Royal Navy "Work Study" use, SW-hack-set, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked "U.S. Govt," striped pattern nickel damascene, s#3C301. A strong example of this British military timepiece, this watch would have begun life as a Navigation Master Watch but in the 1970s was repurposed along with a number of other 3992B's with the addition of the present decimal style dial and updating of case rear markings for use in "Work Study" at the Royal Navy dockyards. CONDITION: Mvt: GRO...
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, very near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, superb surfaces with minimal few micro-fine scratches, few minuscule specks of oxide on regulator spring, mismatched case screws; near flawless dial with few small surface spots; very near mint hands; case rear with s#570985 while case band has differing s#2925, rear threads closed with its contract markings perfectly oriented, case shows very little wear, some fine scratches, small nicks to left side of band, contract markings remain crisp and original circular finish of case rear is intact, some chrome loss to band in areas adjacent to pendant and at bottom; tight bow, crown shows hardly any wear; clean plastic crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $1,200

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DATE SOLD: 2018-08-30
LOT#: 180830-63

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 4992B, 22J, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with circular brushed finish, no contract markings, white enamel dial with with British military broad arrow (pheon), SW-hack-set with sweep-seconds, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, fully capped lever escapement, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#4C38781. The dial currently with this watch is the typical style found on Grade 3992B for the British Navy, it is likely that this 4992B was originally produced with a typical black metal 24 hour "G.C.T." marked dial but that it was converted by a watchmaker sometime later in its history to 12 hour timekeeping and paired with its current dial.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, near mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous plates, tiny specks of oxide on regulator assembly and larger winding wheel, tiny fine scratch under word "Jewels;" near flawless dial has very tiny edge nick at 4; near mint hands have tiny specks of oxide; case shows very little wear, two very tiny flakes where chrome-plating came off on bezel, no dents or dings; firm bow, crown shows little wear; clean plastic crystal.
PRICE SOLD: $325

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DATE SOLD: 2018-05-06
LOT#: 1801-52

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton, Grade 3992B, 22J, World War II era Navigation Master Watch for British military use, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF original case with Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon on rear as well as Hydrographic Services (HS3) contract markings which have been overscored, painted metal decimal style 1970's era re-dial for UK Royal Navy "Work Study" use, SW-hack-set, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with Elinvar hairspring, mvt marked with British pheon in addition to "U.S. Navy Bu. Ships" which is a combination of markings that is commonly seen among the early portion of this grade's production, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#3C740. Watch is accompanied by a cardboard box bearing M.O.D. (NAVY) label with inked serial number of 938/1942 which correctly matches the case markings of this example, and this label has been stamped in red ink with a January 11th, 1982 date which attests nicely to this watch's extended lifetime of working service.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO after a sluggish start, very near to mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, superb lustrous surfaces with minimal few typical mild micro-fine scratches; superb dial; near mint hands; case shows very little wear, circular brushed finish of rear remains visible but shows a number of typical fine to micro-fine contact scratches, good clear contract engraving detail; bow pivots freely, crown shows very little wear; clean plastic crystal; box shows some typical mild marks and wear.
PRICE SOLD: $1,300

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DATE SOLD: 2017-09-14
LOT#: 170914-93

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) Hamilton, 16S, AMAC balance with Elinvar HS, all running - [1] Grade 992B, 21J, SW-LS, GF OF case, painted metal modern reproduction dial with some printing loss to numerals near top, s#C145860, GRO after sluggish start. [2] Grade 4992B converted to standard 12 hour timekeeping, 22J, SW-SS with hacking feature, CPBM case with contract markings on rear, however mismatched serial on rear to case band and rear markings align upside down when threaded fully closed, WED with Canadian style 13-24 hour indications, s#4C70532, GRO after a sluggish start, dial is a typical style to Grade 3992B Canadian naval watch and was likely added to this piece at some point in its history when converted to 12 hour time. [3] Grade 4992B converted to standard 12 hour timekeeping, 22J, SW-SS with hacking feature, RGP case, vinyl reproduction dial has turned yellow in color and has long deep scratches, dial is loose to mvt and we have not disassembled to investigate possible reason for this, s#4C100453, GRO, missing regulator spring.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available.
PRICE SOLD: $600

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DATE SOLD: 2017-05-21
LOT#: 1701-89

DESCRIPTION: Hamilton deck watch, grade 3992B for the Canadian Navy, center-seconds, 16S, .800 silver original case with contract markings for Canadian Hydrographic Services on rear along with Canadian pheon (broad arrow in "C") symbol and mvt serial number, SW-hack-setting, WED with 13 to 24 hour indications, fully capped lever escapement, 22J, AMAC balance & Elinvar HS system, striped NI damascene, s#3C2452 on mvt and case back, in fitted Hamilton box. This Canadian Navy 3992B is significantly scarcer than the 3992B version that was supplied to the British Navy. The watch has "US Govt" marking on plate, perhaps a consequence of the Lend-Lease Act. The HS3 marking designates a deck watch adjusted for isochronism in at least two positions.
CONDITION: Mvt: NR, balance overbanked, excellent mvt condition overall; perfect dial; excellent hands; case shows little wear and a nice acquired patina, some MFS, small mar to a few of the reeds at upper part of bezel; tight bow, crown shows little wear; clean plastic crystal; box with "#22" lightly scratched at upper portion of top, some mild marks elsewhere.
PRICE SOLD: $1,400

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DATE SOLD: 2017-05-21
LOT#: 1701-92

DESCRIPTION: Hamilton deck watch, grade 3992B for the British Navy, center-seconds, 16S, CPBM case with Hydrographic Services (HS3) contract markings and Ministry of Defence (English spelling) pheon on rear, SW-hack-set, painted metal decimal style 1970's era redial for UK Royal Navy "Work Study" use, fully capped lever escapement, 22J, AMAC balance & Elinvar HS, striped NI damascene, s#3C1972, in fitted box. The watch has "US Govt" marking on plate, perhaps a consequence of the Lend-Lease Act.
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, hack operating properly, near mint mvt condition overall; mint dial; near mint hands; case shows light wear, scattered FS and MFS, no dents or dings, some chrome loss to rear; tight bow, crown shows light wear; clean plastic crystal; box exterior excellent, box interior with scratched 2C marking in wood surface to area right of watch pendent.
PRICE SOLD: $1,200

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DATE SOLD: 2010-10-24
LOT#: 1002-823

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton "Navigation Master Watch" 3992B military timepiece, "US Govt" plate marking with British Admiralty 12-hour dial, 16S, rhodium plated base metal OF original SB&B case with contract markings, SW-SS, WE-SSD, fully capped lever escapement with AMAC solid monometallic balance & Elinvar class HS system, 22J, hacking feature, plain parallel pattern NI damascene, s#3C1007
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, fairly bright plates show very few MFS, near mint slots & settings, hardly any oxide on bright work, faintest speckle on winding wheels; dial with hl cluster at 4:30, faint hl at 11:30; hands painted in gloss black, good blued sweep; original case shows very light wear with slight central plating loss, numerous MFS, no dents or dings; bow good, crown shows very light wear; good plastic crystal; a fairly scarce contract and grade
PRICE SOLD: $600

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DATE SOLD: 2010-05-23
LOT#: 1001-773

DESCRIPTION: APW - Hamilton 22J grade 3992B silver military watch for the Admiralty, 16S, "officer's" model .800 silver OF original SB&B case, SW-SS, WE-SSD with Admiralty mark on dial, fully capped lever escapement with solid (uncut) temperature invariant white alloy balance & HS, hacking feature, plain parallel pattern NI damascene, s#3C2398
CONDITION: Mvt: GRO, good balance motion, good poise, plates show a few MFS, scuffs on the sweep bridge, good slots & settings, various specks of oxide on bright work with the crown wheel repolished to lessen the effect; dial perfect; hands in near mint black; original case shows light wear, variant tarnish, some MFS, no dents but some small sharp dings in the band and up onto the bezel edges; bow good, crown replaced in v-profile; clean plastic crystal
PRICE SOLD: $700

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DATE SOLD: 2010-05-22
LOT#: 1001-393

DESCRIPTION: PW lot (3) Running - Hamilton 3992B 16S 22J PS; Elgin Father Time 16S 21J; Elgin 19J BWR
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is, no further condition report available
PRICE SOLD: $375

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DATE SOLD: 2005-11-20
LOT#: 0504-276

DESCRIPTION: HAMILTON MODEL 3992B 22J 16S BRITISH MARKED CASE AND DIAL IN THE ORIGINAL BRITISH WOOD BOX
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $600

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DATE SOLD: 2005-11-20
LOT#: 0504-281

DESCRIPTION: HAMILTON MODEL 3992B 22J 16S BRITISH MARKED CASE AND DIAL, 1942
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $650

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DATE SOLD: 2005-11-20
LOT#: 0504-282

DESCRIPTION: HAMILTON MODEL 3992B 22J 16S BRITISH MARKED CASE, NATO DIAL, 1942
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $750

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DATE SOLD: 2005-11-20
LOT#: 0504-283

DESCRIPTION: HAMILTON MODEL 3992B 22J 16S IN ORIGINAL MAHOGANY BOX
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $600

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DATE SOLD: 2005-11-20
LOT#: 0504-295

DESCRIPTION: HAMILTON MODEL 3992B 22J 16S IN SILVER CASE, CANADIAN ( C` AROUND BROAD ARROW)
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $950

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DATE SOLD: 2005-11-20
LOT#: 0504-300

DESCRIPTION: HAMILTON MODEL 3992B 22J 16S WITH BROAD ARROW
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $1,000

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DATE SOLD: 2001-05-20
LOT#: 0103-685

DESCRIPTION: 3992B MILITARY 22J #3C1972 US GOVERNMENT NAVIGATION WATCHMASTER, OVERSTAMP FOR CANADA 0552-52-0243, 2,394 MADE
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $1,700

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DATE SOLD: 1997-03-29
LOT#: 9702-755

DESCRIPTION: PW-Hamilton 16S 3992B US Navy BU ships .800 silver case w/ non original chrome bezel, Broadarrow on dial & mvt
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $450

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DATE SOLD: 1993-09-19
LOT#: 9307-50C

DESCRIPTION: HAMILTON MILITARY 3992B OFFICERS WATCH W/PORCELAIN DIAL & BOX
CONDITION:
PRICE SOLD: $325

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Number of Items Found: 38

DATE SOLD: 2024-05-04LOT#: 240504-238

DATE SOLD: 2024-03-07LOT#: 240307-73

DATE SOLD: 2023-12-07LOT#: 231207-175

DATE SOLD: 2023-03-09LOT#: 230309-45

DATE SOLD: 2023-02-23LOT#: 230223-58

DATE SOLD: 2022-09-25LOT#: 220925-196

DATE SOLD: 2022-09-25LOT#: 220925-198

DATE SOLD: 2021-10-31LOT#: 211031-240

DATE SOLD: 2020-11-01LOT#: 2002-168

DATE SOLD: 2020-07-23LOT#: 200723-80

DATE SOLD: 2020-03-19LOT#: 200319-9

DATE SOLD: 2019-12-05LOT#: 191205-70

DATE SOLD: 2019-11-14LOT#: 191114-55

DATE SOLD: 2019-10-31LOT#: 191031-21

DATE SOLD: 2019-10-20LOT#: 1902-193

DATE SOLD: 2019-10-20LOT#: 1902-194

DATE SOLD: 2019-09-26LOT#: 190926-16

DATE SOLD: 2019-07-18LOT#: 190718-81

DATE SOLD: 2019-06-02LOT#: 1901-253

DATE SOLD: 2019-06-02LOT#: 1901-255

DATE SOLD: 2019-06-02LOT#: 1901-256

DATE SOLD: 2018-08-30LOT#: 180830-63

DATE SOLD: 2018-05-06LOT#: 1801-52

DATE SOLD: 2017-09-14LOT#: 170914-93

DATE SOLD: 2017-05-21LOT#: 1701-89

DATE SOLD: 2017-05-21LOT#: 1701-92

DATE SOLD: 2010-10-24LOT#: 1002-823

DATE SOLD: 2010-05-23LOT#: 1001-773

DATE SOLD: 2010-05-22LOT#: 1001-393

DATE SOLD: 2005-11-20LOT#: 0504-276

DATE SOLD: 2005-11-20LOT#: 0504-281

DATE SOLD: 2005-11-20LOT#: 0504-282

DATE SOLD: 2005-11-20LOT#: 0504-283

DATE SOLD: 2005-11-20LOT#: 0504-295

DATE SOLD: 2005-11-20LOT#: 0504-300

DATE SOLD: 2001-05-20LOT#: 0103-685

DATE SOLD: 1997-03-29LOT#: 9702-755

DATE SOLD: 1993-09-19LOT#: 9307-50C