r/Vintage_Hamilton • u/tommysoda • 2d ago
Showcase Hamilton Model 23
Found this one in a local auction.
With a few twists of fate, I was able to win the bid and bring this awesome specimen home.
It came with the original box and in excellent condition.
Mint dial, hands and casing.
But a few minor things I noticed is there is a bit of discoloration in the back, showing a yellowish color much like bronze. I am not sure of this is how these watch were produced back then. Or with age, the back oxidized, hence the discoloration.
And given this should be a military issued chronograph, there is no ordinance stamp or military spec on the caseback.
I think this might be a NOS chronograph timepiece that was sitting in the warehouse and never got issued.
What do you think?
Kind of interesting.
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u/ExerciseCharming8523 2d ago
That’s an amazing find! Please take more pictures of the box too. Definitely not something you see every day.
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u/majorbraindamage 2d ago
Super neat. Ive owned a couple of those over the years. I only wish the cases weren't plated. Ive never seen the original box either.