SOLD - Vintage 1940 tough to find Hamilton Official US Military ARMY Issue 992B near mint condition

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Hamilton 992B Military | Rare engraved "U.S. ARMY" on the 21 Jewel adjusted to temperature and 6 positions. Rare early U.S. Military WWII era pocket watch earliest run per serial of #C5151 marked 992B U.S. ARMY on movement. Most of all of these models were marked "U.S. GOVT"; which is the main reason that these pieces are worth more,  about triple more than the ones that say "U.S. GOVT" ; however both have been rising in price year over year with the rest of great military watches.  This is a lever set and stem wind open faced watch and one of the finest watches ever made for use on the railroad.  So successful in fact, the 992B along with Hamilton, was commissioned by the US Government who brought the 992B into service for the military in WWII starting in early 1940. Base metal Keystone U. S. Military signed case houses a beautiful and sparkling damascened well running serviced movement with a gold center wheel. ORDNANCE DEPT. USA and correct military numbers engraved on case back. Dial is excellent condition with no maror chips or hairlines (some slight faint hairlines) and has clean and clear black Arabic numbers with a montgomery dial. Black spade hands and sunk seconds dial. A scarce military watch that will look great in any collection for use or display.  Recently overhauled and working at modern chronometer specs.  
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Grade: 992BManufacturer:Hamilton
Manufacturer Location:Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Movement Serial Number:C5151
Grade:992B
Model:5
Estimated Production Year:1940
Run Quantity:13,000
Total Production:685,300
Size:16s
Jewels:21j
Movement Configuration:Openface
Movement Finish:Nickel
Movement Setting:Lever
Plate:3/4 Plate
Adjusted:Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:6
Adjusted to Temperature:Yes
Railroad Grade:Yes