WWII, Hamilton U.S. Navy Deck Chronometer Watch in Mahogany Case

A World War II, Hamilton U.S. Navy deck watch. It is embodied in a large 35 size pocket watch with white enameled dial. High grade 21 jewelmovement  The bold Arabic numerals are swept by blued steel spade hands within a minute chapter ring.  A subsidiary seconds bit recording single seconds marked by 10's is located above the "6."  The quality Up/Down winding indicator is below the "12."  It shows the status of winding in hours from 48 DOWN to 8 UP. Stem wound and pin set.The back of the watch has a screw-on cover.  Inside it is marked "KEYSTONE Base Metal" with the company's trademark and the registration number "669604." The top plate is marked "BUREAU OF SHIPS, U.S.NAVY, N7145-1942, CHRONOMETER WATCH." The watch itself measures 2 3/4 inches in diameter and is 3 3/8 inches high, including the winding stem. It is housed in its inner padded mahogany box measuring 6 X 5 X 2 inches with viewing portal window. The box is hinged at the back and closes securely with a button latch. It is further protected within its outer green felt padded carrying/mounting mahogany box. It bears the maker's nameplate reading "HAMILTON WATCH CO. Lancaster, PA. U.S.A." The hinged box measures 8 1/4 X 8 1/4 inches at the widest and 3 3/8 inch tall. It has another button latch for closure and a leather belt for carrying. This WWII U.S. Navy timekeeper survives in excellent condition!