May 07, 2015, 13:48
Phillip SanchezThese are some great looking watches Ball/Ham 998e
WOW! if you were going to keep a watch, one like this one fit the bill.
Serial # B648071
May 07, 2015, 13:56
Mark CrossBeautiful watch, but MAN that stirrup bow is worn thin!!

Otherwise, gorgeous!
Regards! Mark
May 07, 2015, 14:16
Phillip SanchezIt is worn thin mark, that is why that I hate watch chains, otherwise a really great case.
May 07, 2015, 14:18
Mark CrossYep! I use a leather fob between my chain swivel and ORRS bow when I carry, even though the hole in my stirrup bow is really thick and could easily be used with a chain.
That's pretty heavy metal too!
I wonder if the older versions, like this one, were solid gold bows, and later versions gold filled. You don't see that kind of wear through on the later versions, like my 999B, but you sure do on these. It even looks like it could be solid gold in your picture.
Just thinking out loud here.
Regards! Mark
May 07, 2015, 14:26
Phillip SanchezDon't you just love these Ball dials?
May 07, 2015, 14:57
Phillip SanchezI am cleaning the case up while I wait on the ultra sonic thought to post a shot of the movement for the above Ball/Waltham. Serial # B245410
May 07, 2015, 22:26
Mark CrossThey always make ME smile, that's for sure!

Regards! Mark
May 08, 2015, 07:19
Mike BendaThe proportion and length of hands is important to overall appearance. The Ball designs seem to do this very well.