An attractive and increasingly collectible Ball Official Railroad Standard pocket watch featuring the highly regarded Hamilton Grade 999N, 16-size, 23-jewel movement. Dating to approximately 1916, this high-grade railroad movement features Ball's distinctive gold seal, motor barrel, and patented hairspring-stud design bearing the November 17, 1908 patent reference. The movement is housed in a Keystone J. Boss 10K gold-filled case with a classic pendant and bow. The original Ball-signed porcelain dial is in excellent condition with no visible cracks, complemented by blued steel hands and a subsidiary seconds dial. The watch is running well and presents beautifully. A wonderful example of early American railroad timekeeping and a desirable addition to any collection of vintage American pocket watches.
An attractive and increasingly collectible Ball Official Railroad Standard pocket watch featuring the highly regarded Hamilton Grade 999N, 16-size, 23-jewel movement. Dating to approximately 1916, this high-grade railroad movement features Ball's distinctive gold seal, motor barrel, and patented hairspring-stud design bearing the November 17, 1908 patent reference. The movement is housed in a Keystone J. Boss 10K gold-filled case with a classic pendant and bow. The original Ball-signed porcelain dial is in excellent condition with no visible cracks, complemented by blued steel hands and a subsidiary seconds dial. The watch is running well and presents beautifully. A wonderful example of early American railroad timekeeping and a desirable addition to any collection of vintage American pocket watches.
