(SOLD) BALL WATCH CO HAMILTON 18-Size 54.5mm Open Face Model 999A 21j Gold Filled Official RR Standard Railroad Watch Sunburst Demascening

$1,500.00

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Description

 

STATUS: SOLD, PLEASE INQUIRE
BRAND: Ball Watch Co. / Hamilton
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: U.S.A.
MODEL: 999A 21 Jewels Open Face Yellow Gold Filled Railroad Watch w/Sunburst Engraved Movement
MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CASE SIZE: 54.5mm / 18-Size
STYLE (OF/HC): Open Face
DIAL: White Enamel Dial with Arabic Markers 60min Markers (Signed “TRADEMARK, OFFICIAL RR STANDARD, BALL WATCH CO CLEVELAND”)
FUNCTIONS: Time only
WIND/SET: Pendant Wind and Lever Set (2 O’clock)
NO. OF JEWELS: 21 Jewels
ESCAPEMENT TYPE: Lever/Anchor
CASE ADORNMENTS: Fully Engraved Caseback
APPROXIMATE AGE: 1908
CONDITION: Runs, Winds, Sets, Not Serviced. Cosmetically the enamel dial has a few tiny edge chips at the lever, 54min, and 58min positions.  There is no observable hairline.  The movement is in great condition with just some tiny spots of rust or oxidation to the bright steel parts.  The J.Boss 25 years gold filled case has wear through to the brass at the pendant and edge of the bezel.  Crown and bow has worn down and caseback engraving details are mostly worn down.  It is still a great serviceable case.  Diameter is 55mm.
ACCESSORIES: None
PERSONALIZATION: None

REMARKS: SOLD, PLEASE INQUIRE FOR FUTURE ORDER.

Official RR Standard Pocket Watch from BALL WATCH CO. with Hamilton made Grade 999A 21 Jewels Movement.  First of all the movement damascening pattern is astounding having a wavy ‘Sunburst’ pattern.  BALL Watch Co was the brand and distributor of the pocket watch while Hamilton Watch Co was the manufacturer and it’s well know how high grade Hamilton products can be.  Being an open faced, lever set, and 21 jewels watch this watch qualifies for railroad standard of precision timekeeping.  Based on archive this watch was made in 1908.

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