Get the best deal for ball antique pocket watches from the largest online. Ball watches are today some of the most collectible of the american railroad pocket watches. Here are a few old advertisements about ball pocket watches. In my opinion, the quality of these old tools matches the. From a simple battery replacement to a complete restoration, our swisstrained watchmakers perform a wide range of repairs with precision. This railroadapproved pocket watch movement was a favorite or railroad me due to its smaller 16 size smaller than 18 size anyway and its hamiltonquality. Collect parts to construct all the different train types from steamers to diesels, and complete daily events to unlock special trains beyond imagination. Ball of cleveland, ohio, was the general time inspector for a large chunk of the railroads in the late 1800s and early 1900s. By continuing to browser this site you are agreeing to our use of cookie. Watches by hourminsec products pocket watches ball. Antique ball gold fill pocket watch 19 jewels 12 size sn.
When standard time was first adopted in 1883, he was the first jeweler to use time signals, bringing accurate time to cleveland, ohio. We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively. Cannonball ltd is a 1 12 inch scale, 7 14 and 7 12 inch gauge manufacturer and supplier of model railroad locomotives, rolling stock, power trucks, freight trucks, rail and misc accessories. When you pull this out of your pocket, therell be no mistaking what it is. Ball announced a commemorative 999 highgrade pocketwatch in 1895 that remains among the finest examples of the railroad watch. Ball watch company known for their official railroad standard pocket watches, the ball watch company of cleveland, ohio helped formulate the specifications of watches used for railroad service. And, contrary to common belief, there were many regulations in place before webb c. Make time for a classic with pocket watches from sears with a classically nostalgic look and feel, a pocket watch is the perfect accessory for any person with a dashing sense of style. Find great deals on beautiful antique pocket watches when you shop. The american railroad pocket watch expert repair for. As you will see, most of my tools are antique or at least vintage but all are still in.
Stop reading and start constructing your railroad empire in pocket trains. Watches by hourminsec products pocket watches illinois. Ball mens legend stainless steel case black dial automatic movement watch. Unfollow hamilton railroad pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ball wristwatches, ball pocketwatches, ball antique. Pocket watch size chart esslinger watchmaker supplies blog.
A system of timetable and train order, which relied on highly accurate timekeeping, was used to ensure that two trains could not be on the same stretch of track at the same time. Built by the best companies to webb balls exacting specifications. Measure the diameter of the movement with a digital gauge. Waltham ball official rr standard sn b 263497 in its stirrup bow case is also highly recognizable as a railroad watch. Ball, of cleveland, ohio, was the general time inspector for more than 125,000 miles of railroad in the united states, canada and mexico, a collision of two lake shore and michigan southern trains at kipton, ohio in 1892 caused by an engineers watch stopping for four minutes then starting again, resulted in the commissioning of mr. Manage and grow multiple railroads by hauling important cargo around the world. Ball nm2030dsjgo mens trainmaster legend gold tone dial watch. A railroad chronometer or railroad standard watch is a specialized timepiece that once was crucial for safe and correct operation of trains in many countries. My parts inventory is focused on american pocket watches, although i do. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. New listing antique hamilton 992 21j 10k gold filled open face 16s railroad pocket watch.
Railroad pocket watches o gauge railroading on line forum. This is a gold filled signed case and across it is 54mm. A railroad chronometer or railroad standard watch is a specialized timepiece that once was. Raymond sn k 696370 is in a classic teardrop model 3055 case. The ball product line continues to include official railroad watches, perpetuating the traditions of the early ball timekeepers. This case serial number is 7,826,682 and as the scan shows you it is signed ball model. Bringing forth imagery of bygone eras, timeless fob watches have made their way into the closets and dressers of dapper men everywhere. Ball wristwatches, ball pocketwatches, ball antique watches. Powered by 21 jewel manual wind lever set 1b1051 movement. Thus, the american railroad pocket watch was born, and each watch was a masterpiece of precision engineering, durability, and accuracy. Featuring 16 size 10k yellow gold filled ball keystone open face case in very nice condition. Railroad grade pocket watches explained the vortic blog. Use this chart to help find the industry size of your pocket watch.
Announces the new speed record of the empire state express no. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. It was ball who was originally commissioned by certain railroad officials to develop the standards for railroad approved watches. Ball watch co railroad pocket watch model 999 ball watch co open face pocket watch. Ball official railroad standard pocket watch fob chain swivel.
If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. With very nice condition double sunk white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands. Hamilton illinois bunn ball 16s pocket watch case thread repair 3 burnishers. The pocket watches listed below are available right now so if you see a railroad pocket watch you like, hurry and place your bid. The e and f were part of a series of letters used by hamilton in records and. My best so far is a ball hamilton 999 and i feel its better than my others. The ball watch company, out of cleveland, ohio, was founded in 1879, but it was after a tragic train collision in 1891 due to what is believed to have been a problem with one engineers watch not keeping accurate time that the company began the task of standardizing what we now term railroad grade watches. Some customers have asked for more details about the steps. On 1880 two trains collided because one of the engineers watch stopped for about four minutes. Ball pocket watches have always been most highly prized by collectors and rail road men for years. American watch manufacturers would offer only their highest grade watches for railroad service, but it is more than just accuracy that has made the american railroad watch so desirable today. Pockets watches have always been treasured by their owners. After the infamous collision between lake shore and michigan southern railways at kipton, ohio, which.
Vintage ball comapny 17j montgomery dial ball commercial. This will only work on round pocket watch movements. These pages are the best and most convenient way to look for railroad pocket watches and related articles from ebay. The item estate watch ball 999p 1924 21j official railroad 14k wgf stirrup bow case is in sale since tuesday, february 12, 2019. Today the use of radios, automatic block signals, and central computer tracking of trains has lessened the role of the railroad watch on many railroads, yet watch requirements still remain important to safe railroad. Having always been interested in trains, and in mechanical timepieces, this is a topic of considerable interest to me. Built by the best companies to webb ball s exacting specifications. Balls career eventually led to his being the time inspector on more than half the united. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Hamilton also produced 18size and 16size pocket watch movements for the ball watch company, an estimated 100,000 movements were manufactured for ball from 1895 to 1954. Todays criteria for the certification of each cosc officially certified chronometer are still based in part upon webb c. Antique ball commercial 17 jewel railroad pocket watch very nice condition. Ball watch co railroad pocket watch model 999 jul 30, 2011.
Watchmaker estate vintage european pocket watch parts pieces. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. Ball hamilton 21j 16s railroad pocket watch 14k white gf original box. A railroad grade pocket watch is simply a watch that was approved by a particular railroad organization for use by conductors on their rail. Ball official standard pocket watch, made by hamilton in 1902. Ball watch repair watch repairs usa is the fastest, easiest and most convenient way to repair your ball watch. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. The item hamilton railroad pocket watch 16 size boc salesman display case is in sale since sunday, february 23, 2020. Ball was born in fredericktown, ohio on october 6, 1847 and became a jeweler and watchmaker. The specific definition of railroad grade evolved quite a bit over the years.
Walthamball official rr standard sn b 263497 in its stirrup bow case is also highly recognizable as a railroad watch. Ball was a major contributor in the formation of the horological institute of america. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. From the creators of pocket planes comes pocket trains. The pocket and area between the balls provide greater grease quantities in the ball path than a conventional designed linear guide. Thus the birth of railroad pocket watch, also known as standard pocket watch. It may have been your grandfathers ball railroad watch, or maybe it is one you found yourself in an antique store. As you will see, most of my tools are antique or at least vintage but all are still in good working condition. Different railroad pocket watches available from ebay here right now.
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