NavList:

I did a quick web search this morning and came up with 2 sites that include
pretty good pictures of the Hamilton M-23.
Robert Gainer and I had an exchange on the other list about this and the
M-21 he has and uses.
This is, by far, the best navigational watch made. The Japanese, Germans and
especially the Soviets never came close to making a navigational watch as
nice as these. I had no idea what quality I purchased at the time. It wasn't
until I took it to a watch repair shop to give it its 1st yearly cleaning
that I was made aware of what I had. Like I stated: mine was purchased for
about $200.00 in '83 and it never, ever failed me. I kept (still do) it,
ready for use, in my sextant case.

Scroll down for pictures and descriptions.

http://www.chronometer.net/pocket.htm

http://www.miles-pocketwatches.com/PageHA140.html

Robert wrote:

Doug,

Can you tell me more about this Hamilton watch?  What kind of rate does it
keep? What is the case constructed from? Any photos?

Robert



I wrote:
> I suggest you look into procuring a Hamilton. They may be had at online
> stores or through online auctions.
> I can't remark on the "Poljot 6mx". I'm not familiar with it.
> But I am intimately familiar with using Hamilton products in real world
> applications of navigational time keeping/sights.
> I have used (and still do) the following chrono/stop watch during my
> active
> career at sea.
>
> Hamilton Watch Co. Model 23 Type 5742-1 Navigational Watch.
>
> Great time piece in every department.
> It's a pocket type watch. 19 jewels. Outstanding movement. Internal
> temperature compensation(dissimilar metals or some such).It is relatively
> rugged. Very dependable.
> I can't tell you how much they go for on the open market now days. But
> they
> aren't cheap. I bought mine in 1983 for around $200.00. Been in service
> ever
> since. In some really bad environments too.
> Yearly cleanings by a professional watch repair/maintenance service is all
> it had done to it since I owed and used it.
> There are more good serviceable mechanical type watches out there. One
> just
> has to know where to look.
> Hope the above helped.


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