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From then on, Leslie started collecting Pocket Watches and in 1985 this hobby became a business and he established Euro Antique Watches. He started trading at Antiques Fairs, meeting customers and making business contacts, which brought him much enjoyment and great satisfaction, especially when seeing the delight in his customers faces when they purchased one of his Pocket Watches.
With times changing and on-line services growing, Leslie made the decision in more recent years to solely trade online, selling mostly Antique Pocket Watches and the occasional clock or pocket watch fob and chain. He takes pleasure in listing new items on LoveAntiques.com and when asked what he enjoys most about the products he sells, he advised us that he mostly enjoys the high-quality technical movements, and is fascinated by the craftsmanship that goes in to these 'true pieces of art'
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Pocket Watch Hamilton Military USA Government USA 1942
REF: Hamilton1942 / LA571926
£425
€491
$574
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Jul 2015Approved item869 sales by dealerFree Delivery
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Description
Hamilton Military USA Government Pocket Watch
4992B G.C.T. - 24 HOUR - USA 1942
An antique Hamilton Art Deco steel military open-face pocket watch, made in the USA in 1942. This type of watch was also used in the US Air Force Navigation during the Second World War.
Dial: The black dial has white luminous Arabic 24-hour numerals with outer five-minute divisions and centre seconds. The dial has white luminous hands. The dial is signed in the upper centre: “GCT”. (GCT - Abbreviation for Greenwich Civil Time).
Movement: The very high-quality anchor lever movement has 22 jewels with a swan regulator. The movement is in great working condition however, we cannot guarantee accuracy for an antique pocket watch. The movement is signed: “Hamilton Watch Co, USA, 22 Jewels, 4992B, Adj Temp And 6 Positions”. Movement number is: 4019466.
When the winding button is pulled to set the hands, a fine detent stops the balance, which is restarted when the button is pushed down again. This was made specially to get precision.
Case: The watch lies in a steel open face case with screw case both back and front. The inner side of the case is signed: “Keystone, Base Metal” and numbered: 010067.
Signed: Hamilton Watch Co - U.S.A.- 1942
Diameter: 52mm - Weight: 109 g
History of Hamilton: Hamilton was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and by 1912, the first series of pocket watches was being produced, aimed at railroad workers to reduce the number of accidents caused by different timekeeping devices of unreliable accuracy. During the Second World War, Hamilton stopped producing watches for the public and focused on providing the US forces with over one million timepieces.
Payment can be made through PayPal or Bank Transfer. As always, all my shipping items are sent out with Royal Mail signed for and registered Post, with tracking available.
As passionate collectors and enthusiasts, we are always looking to purchase pocket watches in any condition, working or not, valuing their history, craftsmanship, and unique stories. With over 35 years’ experience, we offer expert appraisal and competitive prices—please contact us for more information.
measurements
Diameter:
52 mm
Weight:
109 g
declaration
Euro Antique Watches has clarified that the Pocket Watch Hamilton Military USA Government USA 1942 (LA571926) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1942
condition
Very good condition
additional info
Category:
Material:
Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
1942
location
This Pocket Watch Hamilton Military USA Government USA 1942 is located in Greater London, United Kingdom
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