Hamilton British Military Royal Navy 'Fab Four' chronograph ...
Hammer
£1,350
Hamilton British Military Royal Navy 'Fab Four' chronograph stainless steel pilot's wristwatch, circa 1974, black dial with Military arrow, circled T, Arabic numerals, luminous markers, minute track, subsidiary thirty minute recording and constant seconds dials and chronograph centre seconds, signed Valjoux cal. 7733 17 jewel movement, asymmetric case with screw back and fixed bar lugs, issue markings '0552/924-3306 ^ 38xx/74', brown leather strap, 39mm
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**During the 1970s/1980s, the MoD commissioned four manufacturers; Hamilton, CWC, Precista and Newmark to produce reliable pilots chronographs for service personnel. Identical in their basic design and construction, the watches have become known as the 'Fab Four'.
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** From a private collection
More Information
Box and Papers - no box or papers.
Movement - currently functioning.
Dial - considered good overall, mark to the minute track near to the six position.
Glass - surface marks.
Hands - crack to the minute hand infill.
Case - surface marks and some light scratches present.
Crown - adjusting correctly, push buttons start/stop and reset.
Strap - good.
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Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.
Hammer
£1,350
Hamilton British Military Royal Navy 'Fab Four' chronograph stainless steel pilot's wristwatch, circa 1974, black dial with Military arrow, circled T, Arabic numerals, luminous markers, minute track, subsidiary thirty minute recording and constant seconds dials and chronograph centre seconds, signed Valjoux cal. 7733 17 jewel movement, asymmetric case with screw back and fixed bar lugs, issue markings '0552/924-3306 ^ 38xx/74', brown leather strap, 39mm
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**During the 1970s/1980s, the MoD commissioned four manufacturers; Hamilton, CWC, Precista and Newmark to produce reliable pilots chronographs for service personnel. Identical in their basic design and construction, the watches have become known as the 'Fab Four'.
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** From a private collection
More Information
Box and Papers - no box or papers.
Movement - currently functioning.
Dial - considered good overall, mark to the minute track near to the six position.
Glass - surface marks.
Hands - crack to the minute hand infill.
Case - surface marks and some light scratches present.
Crown - adjusting correctly, push buttons start/stop and reset.
Strap - good.
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Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.
