The Art of American Horology & Colle...

New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 155

Ball & Co. Cleveland, Ohio, "Official RR Standard", No. 1B3694 by Hamilton, Grade 999B, circa 1910.Fine, gold-filled, Railroad Grade watch.

USD 1,000 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,265

C. three-body, screwed bezel and back, polished with reeded bezel edges. D. white enamel, bold Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 16 size, nickel, bridge caliber, damascened in circular pattern, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, self-compensating "Elinvar Extra" Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 51 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original