Times Ticking restores a 1940s Hamilton G.C.T. Navigator pocket watch once owned by polar explorer Albert P. Crary, honoring a legacy of scientific achievement.
(PRUnderground) September 1st, 2025
Times Ticking, a leading name in professional watch repair, recently restored a rare 1940s Hamilton G.C.T. Navigator pocket watch. The watch belonged to Albert P. Crary, a legendary American geophysicist and the first person in history to set foot on both the North Pole and South Pole.
Sent in by Crary’s niece, the 21-jewel mechanical timepiece was in need of expert attention after decades of dormancy. Originally designed for military navigation during World War II, the Hamilton G.C.T. Navigator pocket watch was used by aviators and explorers in some of the world’s harshest conditions. It was a fitting companion for a man whose work defined polar exploration.
Born in 1911, Crary played a pivotal role in geophysical research and Antarctic expeditions. His scientific work earned him widespread admiration for his discoveries. Several landmarks — including Crary Ice Rise and the Crary Science and Engineering Center in Antarctica — are named in his honor.
Jared Foster, President of Times Ticking, said restoring Crary’s watch was an unforgettable experience. “It’s incredibly rewarding to work on a timepiece that’s both mechanically beautiful and historically important,” Foster said. “This watch traveled with a man who helped shape our understanding of the world. Bringing it back to life felt like honoring a legacy.”
The Hamilton watch repair job required delicate mechanical calibration and period-accurate parts to preserve the integrity of the original movement. The result is a fully functioning vintage pocket watch, now ready to continue its journey as a family heirloom.
With over 40 years of experience, Times Ticking has earned a reputation for meticulous craftsmanship and reverence for horological history. From rare collectibles to sentimental keepsakes, the company specializes in breathing new life into cherished timepieces from every era.
And for Crary’s niece and her family, the restoration of this watch is a tribute to a man whose curiosity, courage, and scientific brilliance opened the door to some of Earth’s final frontiers.
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Times Ticking specializes in watch repair. A trusted repair center for watches and clocks, their personalized customer service is what sets them apart.
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