tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post282335016921036391..comments2024-03-12T04:10:00.475-07:00Comments on Vintage Hamilton Watch Restoration: 1941 US Navy WWII Comparing Watch Model 2974BHandyDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-25209924929651842762023-10-09T11:00:08.259-07:002023-10-09T11:00:08.259-07:00Not that I'm aware ofNot that I'm aware ofHandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-4351082302312319922023-09-26T18:03:54.326-07:002023-09-26T18:03:54.326-07:00Is there any way to find out who the watch was iss...Is there any way to find out who the watch was issued to in the Navy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-12858374604426789592022-09-21T20:36:22.024-07:002022-09-21T20:36:22.024-07:00I don't suppose you would have a pallet fork o...I don't suppose you would have a pallet fork or pallet fork arbor for one of these? If you do, please contact me via fixmypocketwatch.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-58553288527990598212020-01-13T03:37:02.456-08:002020-01-13T03:37:02.456-08:00On the movement, no. On the case back wouldn’t su...On the movement, no. On the case back wouldn’t surprise me.HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-68344533783546784592020-01-12T17:34:53.159-08:002020-01-12T17:34:53.159-08:00Ever seen one without serial numbers Ever seen one without serial numbers Christian Samuraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05147647406119446759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-56642842817005317992018-10-28T22:04:39.928-07:002018-10-28T22:04:39.928-07:00Great, thanks! What a beautiful movement. It is ev...Great, thanks! What a beautiful movement. It is even more captivating in person than in the pictures.Ian McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03462774906291012218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-57152238840574895152018-10-27T16:28:34.991-07:002018-10-27T16:28:34.991-07:00Pops off. Just slip a case knife under the lip.
Pops off. Just slip a case knife under the lip.<br />HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-16458272721146775352018-10-27T14:42:36.240-07:002018-10-27T14:42:36.240-07:00Is the dust cover screw off, or does it pop off wi...Is the dust cover screw off, or does it pop off with a pry tool? Want to be very cautious before I try anythingIan McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03462774906291012218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-12368697146545906442018-03-13T10:51:39.852-07:002018-03-13T10:51:39.852-07:00Ah yes... knurling, that's it. I was close. ...Ah yes... knurling, that's it. I was close. : )HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-26762168685758933732018-03-12T19:56:22.266-07:002018-03-12T19:56:22.266-07:00Knurling: they're called knurls, or the bezel ...Knurling: they're called knurls, or the bezel is knurled.Norman54321https://www.blogger.com/profile/17967891731986879058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-73857287622227757822016-10-11T08:24:59.970-07:002016-10-11T08:24:59.970-07:00Hamilton's WWII military wrist watches had smo...Hamilton's WWII military wrist watches had smooth bezels but other military model makers, specifically of the A11 watch, had bezels with "reeding" (like on the edge of a coin). I'm not sure if there's a proper term, maybe it is "furling"? Regardless, that look is reminiscent of some WWII-era field watches.<br /><br />The non-gimbaled version of the Model 22 Marine Chronometer has a reeded bezel though - and looks like the Field Pioneer in a lot of ways - or vice versa.<br /><br />The Field Pioneer line has been discontinued but there are a few other Pioneer models in the current line up that are also reminiscent of Hamilton's WWII heritage, specifically the gimbaled Marine Chronometers. They are very sharp looking watches too.<br /><br />I like the Field Pioneer models and they have different colored dials to choose from. I have one of the chronograph versions. It's a nice blend of vintage and modern styling. I specifically like the cathedral-style open spade hour and minute hands the most - as they are definitely very vintage looking. There's one big difference though... modern Hamiltons are HUGE in comparison to their vintage ancestors. If you have a small wrist (under 7") you might find them to be too large.<br /><br />HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-32435376203882366712016-10-11T01:36:52.943-07:002016-10-11T01:36:52.943-07:00That watch is very cool...I have a 1942 deck watch...That watch is very cool...I have a 1942 deck watch from the LCI my father commanded during WWII, but I never knew there was such a thing as a "comparing watch." I am just starting to collect watches a little, but have no real interest in pocket pieces. Still, it would be nice to have a companion piece to the deck watch, now that I know there is such a thing. I am curious about what I would call the "furling" (not knowing the watch-people's term yet) of the bezel, which I assume is there to provide a better grip to unscrew the watch face. I had found this feature in a Hamilton watch online, and have it on order--I think I was unconsciously reflecting my love for the deck watch, which of course has something very similar. The watch I ordered is usually described as a Hamilton Khaki Field Pioneer, which seems a conflicted mouthful, as I have a couple of Hamilton Khaki "field" wrist watches, very plain bezels, and was reading the ad copy for a couple different watches claiming to be "Navy" watches and claiming to harken back to the famous deck chronometer. What is curious is their bezels were just flat plain and didn't seem to reflect the deck watch at all, whereas the Field Pioneer seems quite clearly to do so...any thoughts? Doc Dakotanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-91668840156069623182015-04-21T05:08:05.799-07:002015-04-21T05:08:05.799-07:00Depends on condition... the best way to determine ...Depends on condition... the best way to determine value is to look on eBay for "sold" listings. Based on a quick look there are prices ranging from $175 for watches in need of repair to well over $400 for better examples. HandyDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083270175066343104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855696413978429801.post-25536093753513186262015-04-20T14:12:04.301-07:002015-04-20T14:12:04.301-07:00so what are they worth?so what are they worth?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com