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Individual objects described by auction houses, specialist dealers and collection catalogues. Attribution, dates and specifications remain source-reported unless independently established; rights clearance is pending.

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Interior view of the wooden clock case showing the setup instructions label from The Webb C. Ball Watch Co.

Clock · Regulator

Webb C. Ball Hanging Regulator Clock

This catalog entry features a hanging regulator clock attributed by the auction house to Ball Watch Co. of Cleveland. The interior of the wooden case displays a printed setup paper label titled 'DIRECTIONS FOR SETTING UP Ball's Standard Regulators' by 'The Webb C. Ball Watch Co., Watch Manufacturers, CLEVELAND, CHICAGO.' The auctioneer reports dimensions of 24 inches high, 16.5 inches wide, and 4 inches deep, noting the presence of an interior label, key, wind, and weight. The case is described as in good condition with some label fading, while operational functionality was not guaranteed.

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Oblique front view of the Ball Official RR Standard wristwatch showing the dial and case

Wristwatch · Hand-wound wristwatch

Ball Official Standard RR Approved wristwatch

This 1960s Swiss gent's wristwatch attributed to the Ball Watch Co. is reported to house a manual-wind AS 1604B caliber featuring 21 jewels, sweep seconds, and a mechanical hacking complication. The watch is cased in stainless steel measuring 34.5 mm wide without the crown and 40.5 mm lug-to-lug. Its white dial features simulated enamel paint with bold black Arabic numerals, an outer minutes track, a black and red handset, and the 'BALL OFFICIAL RR STANDARD' insignia. It is shown fitted to a black leather strap.

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Oblique view of the Ball Fireman II wristwatch showing the black dial, yellow numerals, date window, and perforated strap

Wristwatch · Automatic wristwatch

BALL Fireman II Automatic Watch NM2090C

The Ball Fireman II reference NM2090C is a Swiss-made automatic wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case reported by the source to measure 43.4 mm across and 12 mm thick. According to the seller, the watch is powered by an ETA 2824-2 automatic movement with 25 jewels, hack mechanism, quickset date, and a 40-hour power reserve. The black dial presents bold yellow Arabic numerals at 6, 9, and 12, baton hour markers, and a date window at 3 o'clock. Dial text indicates an automatic movement and 100M/330FT water resistance.

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secondhandhorology.com · WA-2724