{"product_id":"the-comparing-watch-with-ships-chronometer","title":"The Comparing Watch Set with Ship's Chronometer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eScroll down to the vintage advertisements to read about the history of the Comparing Watch!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune 6th marks 79 years since the Allied Forces launched the largest amphibious assault in military history. Code-named “Operation Overlord,” the beaches of Normandy were filled with 156,115 troops supported by 6,939 ships and landing vessels. Today we call it “D-Day” and many recognize it as a massive inflection point of the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe United States Navy trusted Hamilton Watch Company to manufacture the timepieces for their warships, and we get to preserve a handful of them as wristwatches. The Comparing Watch’s purpose was to assist in navigating warships for the United States Navy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number 1 of 8 will come with an original Ships Chronometer, the Hamilton Model 22, which was one of the master timepieces on the warships. We only have one set, so this product is a one-of-a-kind offering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Comparing Watch houses an antique Hamilton 2974B pocket watch with an original dial, hands, and movement. We used a stainless steel case, crown, and hardware along with a custom Navy strap, all Made in the USA specifically for this watch. The watch features a sapphire crystal case back allowing you to see the antique movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specific movement chosen for this set also features the \"U.S. Navy B.U. Ships\" engraving from 1940, making it exceptionally rare and special. This watch also has a pristine double sunk dial, something only seen on serial number 1 of 8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis watch will ship inside our custom Vortic Watch Company Otterbox Drybox along with a special surprise gift showcasing the provenance. We may need to ship the Chronometer separately in order to protect it properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe delivery time is 3-4 weeks from the date of purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45386682073389,"sku":"","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/files\/LANCASTER-2022-06-06MILEDNAV-001_6653.jpg?v=1686042376","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-comparing-watch-with-ships-chronometer","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}