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Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1920

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FACTORY / HOUSE: Ball Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced High Grade Railroad Pocket Watch / METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled / Screw Off Bezel and Case Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 50mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 21 Jewels / Caliber 16 Size High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT: Gold Filled Chain WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is the ultimate in a railroad watch. Webb C. Ball, the man that organized the Time Zones in the United States marketed his own watch through other American makers. In this case it was a Hamilton from Lancaster PA. He was a watchmaker and clockmaker and owned the Webb C. Ball jeweler in Cleveland. This is certainly the finest example of this model we have ever seen. The kiln fired enamel dial is in perfect flawless condition and the watch keeps dependable time. This is a lever setting watch and it also comes with a period chain. If you are looking for an exceptional example of a high grade railroad watch, this is the one you want.
  • Creator:
    Ball Watch Company
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  • Case Shape:
    Round
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is worth noting that this pocket watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our pocket watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 37751stDibs: LU422324968402

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