Antique Clocks, Pocket Watches, Etc.

Triple Signed "Hamilton Ball" Pocket Watch Circa: 1906                                      Serial#: 585,659 Case: 18s, Open Face, 10Kt Yellow Gold-Filled, A Very Highly Decoratively Engraved Case, the Case is Signed "Keystone Watch Case, J. Boss, 10Kt Gold Filled, Ball Model", this case has an Extremely Decoratively Engraved Back!! Dial: An Almost Perfect Dial, with just three minor chips at the very edge of the dial, which are well hidden by the bezel; A Perfect Classic Ball Logo; Big, Black Arabic numerals; Black Spade Hands, signed "Trade Mark, Official RR Standard, Ball Watch Co., Cleveland. Movement: The Movement is a Grade 999, with 17 Screwed-In Jewels, Double Roller, a Full Plate Movement, Signed "999, Official RR Standard; Adjusted 5 Positions; Double Roller; The Ball Watch Co., Cleveland; Patd Nov. 17 96; Sapphire Pallets; and Safety Pinion", Whip Lash Regulator & Circular Damaskeening. The Time is Lever Set, with the Lever coming out at just past the 2:00 position. Professional Opinion: An outstandingly attractive Ball Pocket Watch, with a Beautifully Engraved Back! A very clean dial, a MINT case & an absolutely Beautiful Movement with Beautiful Circular Damaskeening!! The Balance Wheel has GREAT motion and also leads to the watch keeping Great time!! This Ball is also at a very affordable price, especially for the quality watch you are getting!!

Hello, And Thank You For Taking The Time To Look At Our Listing! Just As A Note, The Watch Is Running Fine, Keeping Good Time, And Should Provide Many More Years Of Excellent Service!! The Dial is Snowy White with Big, Bold, Black Numerals with "Official RR Standard" written in the center of the Dial! The Black Spade Hands are in Mint condition. This is just a Great Looking Dial! This shot gives you a better view of the Dial. The dial is in Excellent Condition and just a pure joy to look at!! You can see that the Time is Lever Set by pulling the Lever out by the Numeral 2. You can also see how minor the chips are at the side of the dial. Another aspect of this Case is the fact that the covers fit together so well, that any space between them is almost imperceptible! All of the details are sharp & crisp! Lastly, there is no Brass showing anywhere on the Case! This case is in Excellent Condition and has a Wonderfully Engraved back!! Between the beauty of the Dial, the Excellent Case, and the Perfection of the Movement, you have a truly Great Ball-Hamilton Pocket Watch!! The watch has not been abused. Take a good look at this movement. All of the Gold lettering is present and goes very well with the Circular Damaskeening! This movement is truly in Pristine condition! The Full Plated Movement is marked; "17 Jewels, Sapphire Pallets, 999 (the Grade), Trade Mark, Official RR Standard, Adjusted 5 Positions (so actually 7), Double Roller, The Ball Watch Co., Cleveland., and the Serial #585,659", and finally it has "Patented Nov. 17 96" on the Spring Cover & "Pat. Aug. 17 96" on the Cock for the Balance Wheel. Finally, the Balance Wheel has such great speed that it's simply a blur! You can hardly even see the weights on the sides!! The inside of the back of the Case is marked; Keystone Watchcase, J. BOSS, 10Kt Gold-Filled, & BALL MODEL, along with the many marks of the Tradesmen who have worked on it over the years. The back case is in excellent condition and doesn't even show any wear! It's in absolutely PERFECT condition!! In fact, the awesome engraving on the back cover is just outstanding!! It's probably the highlight of the watch, and with having such a great Dial, and such an Excellent Movement, that's really saying something! But just look at it, because seeing is believing! Well, that's all I can say. The Photos will tell you what you really want to know about the watch anyway! The price for this piece is $825.00 This Pocket Watch would make a very nice gift to that special someone, even if that "special someone" is you and your own collection!! If you have any questions, you can E-mail us by clicking on the link below: I've been a member of NAWCC (115858) since 1992. Bid with confidence & please look at my other auctions for more Great Horological Pieces of Art! If you are the lucky winner and if for any reason you do not like this watch simply return it within three days for a complete refund. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!!

  

The picture was taken on Ford Island,
which is the land mass in the middle of Pearl Harbor, Hawai'i.
Ford Island is better known as the home for "Battleship Row".
The sneak attack on Pearl Harbor was centered on Battleship Row.