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Royal Navy Type 22 Deck Watch by Hamilton

Partially verified

This is an auction-documented Royal Navy Type 22 deck watch by Hamilton. The dial is inscribed 'HAMILTON' and 'LANCASTER, PA., U.S.A.', featuring Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, a subsidiary power reserve register below 12 o'clock, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. According to the auctioneer, the watch is housed in a coated base metal case bearing the British Broad Arrow and is powered by a signed keyless wind movement with a club tooth lever escapement. The lot description also records that it is fitted inside an inner wood and glass box with an outer wood box secured by a leather strap.

Front view of Hamilton Type 22 deck watch showing dial, power reserve indicator, and subsidiary seconds
Front view of Hamilton Type 22 deck watch showing dial, power reserve indicator, and subsidiary seconds — Fellows. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.fellows.co.uk
Category
Pocket watch · Deck watch
Maker / attribution
Hamilton
Reference
Type 22
Catalogue / lot identifier
324
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
United States

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Dial and Configuration

The timepiece is described as having a silvered dial featuring Arabic numeral hour markers and an outer minute track. The dial is inscribed with the maker's name, 'HAMILTON', and the origin, 'LANCASTER, PA., U.S.A.'.

The configuration includes a subsidiary power reserve register positioned below 12 o'clock and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. The auctioneer's condition report notes noticeable marks, scratches, and discoloration across the dial surface.

Evidence for this section
  • “Silvered dial with Arabic numeral hour markers, subsidiary power reserve dial to twelve, subsidiary seconds dial to six.”
  • “Dial is inscribed 'HAMILTON' and 'LANCASTER, PA., U.S.A.'”
  • “Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches. Discolouration throughout.”

Case and External Features

The watch is housed in a coated base metal case with an integrated winding crown at the 12 o'clock position. The source description states the case bears the British Broad Arrow, though these specific markings are not visible in the provided auction imagery.

The auction description mentions the watch is fitted inside a wood and glass box, with an additional outer wood box secured by a leather strap. These housing elements are not visible in the provided auction photograph.

Evidence for this section
  • “Coated base metal case with British Broad Arrow.”
  • “Fitted inside a wood and glass box with an outer wood box with leather strap.”
  • “Winding crown is positioned at 12 o'clock protected by integrated shoulders”

Movement and Condition

The watch is powered by a signed keyless wind movement featuring a club tooth lever escapement. The auction condition report indicates that the movement is currently functioning, though it notes the presence of scratches, marks, and tarnishing.

The auction source advises that because the case back has been opened, the watch should be re-sealed by an authorised technician to address potential water resistance maintenance. Fellows Auctioneers does not guarantee the accuracy or working order of the movement.

Evidence for this section
  • “Signed keyless wind movement with club tooth lever escapement.”
  • “Movement is currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing”
  • “Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.”
  • “Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.”

Open research questions

  • What are the specific serial numbers located on the movement or internal case back to assist in provenance verification?
  • Does the physical watch retain the British Broad Arrow marking mentioned in the catalogue text?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Royal Navy Type 22 Deck Watch by Hamilton
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerHamilton“A Royal Navy Type 22 deck watch by Hamilton”
Model DesignationType 22“Royal Navy Type 22”
Case Material and MarkingCoated base metal with British Broad Arrow“Coated base metal case with British Broad Arrow.”
Movement FeaturesSigned keyless wind with club tooth lever escapement“Signed keyless wind movement with club tooth lever escapement.”
Box Dimensions180mm width“Width of box 180mm.”
PackagingFitted inside a wood and glass box with an outer wood box with leather strap“Fitted inside a wood and glass box with an outer wood box with leather strap.”
Box Dimensions180mm“Width of box 180mm.”

Visible details

  • Dial is inscribed 'HAMILTON' and 'LANCASTER, PA., U.S.A.'
  • Up/down power reserve register is positioned beneath the 12 o'clock marker, calibrated from 0 to 48 hours
  • Winding crown is positioned at 12 o'clock protected by integrated shoulders
  • Dial exhibits noticeable surface discoloration, marks, and wear to numeral markings
  • Subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at 6 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • Movement and case back markings (including the British Broad Arrow) are not visible in the provided photograph
  • The wooden boxes mentioned in the source description are not visible in the photograph

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Lot 324 | A Royal Navy Type 22 deck watch by Hamilton,

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 1a75d3a766

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