Posted 9 years ago
kerry10456
(206 items)
Hello Fellow Collectors. The other day CW patron rniederman asked about a "Ball Watch Company" RailRoad pocket watch.
There were a couple manufactures that produced these for the Ball Company and the dial and movements were stamped "Ball Watch Company, Cincinnati Ohio" Waltham and Hamilton watches are the better known. They were produced in 17, 19, 21 and 23 jewel counts, all on Sapphire platelets. Here's the breakdown of my 19 jewel model:
Grade: Official Standard
Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Movement Serial Number: B262763
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Open face
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Thanks for looking,
Kerry
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This one looks minty
Almost lol...few hairlines about 12 o'clock
Amazing history with Ball watches. Beautiful. Thx for posting. - Rob
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Wow Kerry!! What a beautiful watch!
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What a beauty! Great watch....
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