WWII 1942 Hamilton Bureau of Ships Naval Chronometer Watch Model 22

Description

This is a 1
942 Hamilton Bureau of Ships U.S. Navy Chronometer Watch Model 22.  It has been serviced recently and works.  Watch is a manual wind-up.
Condition:  As stated watch/chronometer has been serviced and works.  Watch face is excellent.  Watch case on the back has scratches (please see photo).
Outside wooden case/box shows use/wear with scratches and some dings/dents and has 'box 18' inscribed on bottom.  Once again, check the photos closely as they serve as part of the description.  Leather belt is in very good condition and buckle works. Green felt lining is original and in excellent condition. The color is a true green that proved extremely difficult to photograph.  The photo of the empty inner case shows the truest color.
Inside wooden case is in very good condition.  Inner case round window has deteriorated and will need to be replaced.  Felt is also in excellent condition.
Quoted from source found on the internet:
After entering World War II, the U.S. Navy needed reliable chronometers for its expanding fleet. The U.S. Naval Observatory has issued a call for tenders to watchmakers to design and produce a high-quality chronometer that meets the requirements of the Navy. One of the most emblematic military watches of the period is the Model 22. Model 22 marine chronometers are renowned for their robustness and reliability. Every U.S. Navy ship had one or two marine chronometers.
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