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Lot (4) Includes three PWs, two run though one with notable issues needing overhaul -
[1] PW: Breitling-Wakmann, Swiss, chronograph with 30-minute register, U.S. military "Navigational Stop Watch," 50mm, chrome-plated base metal OF Breitling case with contract markings to rear, rear markings align greater than 90 degrees counterclockwise of proper alignment indicating case rear is a likely mismatch taken from another case, black metal dial with Breitling signature engraved above center, SW-SS, lever escapement, 18J, Wakmann signed mvt with wheel satin nickel finish, s#963905 within case, ticking very rapidly with a choppy short amplitude and is gaining time drastically (approximately 15 seconds per minute), good chronograph and minute register functions, overhaul needed.
[2] PW: Hamilton, Grade 4992B, "U.S. Govt" marked mvt, 22J, 16S, chrome-plated base metal OF case with pitting and finish loss to rear, aftermarket metal 12 hour dial, sweep-seconds-hand is missing, SW-SS, originally with hacking function but hacking spring is no longer present, striped pattern nickel damascene, s#4C10246; this example was likely modified to its present appearance with 12 hour timing and aftermarket dial at some point shortly after it left military service.
[3] Partial PW: Hamilton, Model 23 in state of partial disassembly as pictured, military style chronograph with 30-minute register, 16S, partial chrome-plated base metal OF case that is missing its rear, metal dial, SW-SS, wheel satin nickel finish, s#P076, NR, fully wound, balance is gummy, unknown if chronograph components are complete, overhaul needed.
[4] PW case only: Partial Hamilton Model 23 16S chrome-plated base metal OF case with contract markings to rear, case components all with mismatched serial numbers to one another, bow, crown, and stem are missing.
CONDITION: Multiple lots sold as-is; running condition briefly checked and noted above along with any functional issues observed; condition report is minimal with not all flaws mentioned; please refer to photos; returns only accepted if our description contains an incorrect piece of information.
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