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You can copy the link and then paste it into your browser. For your convenience the link below will take you to my eBay feedback summary. My eBay name is CHWatch - the same as my eCrater name. Hamilton did however post 992B pocket watch adds in specific railroad magazines. The adds for the general public posted from the 1940s and 1950s (when 992B was in production) were for wrist watches. I am no longer active on eBay, however you can still check out my previous eBay feedback summary of over 1,200 feedbacks and all positive – not even any neutrals. Vintage Hamilton advertisements, pocket watch adds Most of the larger pocket watch adds from Hamilton are for watches that pre-dated the 992B. Discusses the watches produced by the Ball Watch Company, and the work of Webb C.
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Images ball railroad pocket watch serial numbers#
Please note I have been selling these wonderful old watches for many years on eBay and now through this eCrater store. Brief history of the Ball Watch Company including Serial Numbers and Production Dates. The watch measures 51 mm in diameter, not counting the stem and bow. Both the hands and crystal are in excellent condition. Ball who set the standard for Railroad Timekeeping at the request of the U.S Department of the Interior in 1893, this was after a disastrous train accident between two mail trains with extensive loss of life and propriety. Hands and Crystal: The dial is complimented with a set of Spade and Pointer style hands and a beveled glass crystal. The Ball Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch was manufactured in partnership with The Hamilton Watch Company and Webb C. The dial has great eye appeal with the only imperfections being a couple of clean and tight hairlines near the number 4 - easy to miss. The watch's diameter is 1.75 inches/4.5 cm.
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It is also marked Ball Official RR Standard and Cleveland. Just like the Conductor's pocket watch from The Polar Express movie This is an actual, working watch with a 12' chain attached. The gold looks good - The designs on the back cover show wear, but I do not see any wear through (brassing) of the gold fill.ĭial: The dial is the porcelain Rail Road type with bold Arabic numbers. There are no significant dents or scratches and no initials or dedications.
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The serial number on the movement is 1B18081 dating it to about 1942.Ĭase: The case is a yellow gold filled model and is marked Ball, Official RR Standard, Keystone Watch Case, J Boss, 10K Gold Filled.
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The movement is marked 6 Positions Adjusted, Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, Ohio, 999B, 21 Jewels, and Trade Mark Official Standard. click on the link below the appraisers picture.
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Movement: The 21 jewel, 16 size movement has ornate damaskeening and runs with strong motion and keeps good time. I brought my dads pocket watch from when he worked on the railroad. It appears all original and features a Stirrup Bow Ball Railroad case. This is a very collectible Railroad grade pocket watch originally sold by the Ball Watch Co.