This post was inspired by the thread on Ball Patents but just enough off topic that I thought it should have its own thread.

We all know that crystals get broken, dials get cracked and hands rust.

It would be normal to expect that a lot of replacement occurs in the natural order of repairs.

I am interested in attempting to document as much as possible the correct or original way the Early Ball watches appeared.

My initial efforts on the Hands can be seen at:

Early Ball Hands

Lindell has told us a few times how to recognize the shiny center on NOS pierced hands and the color difference also. I can't find that reply just now, perhaps he could link it to this discussion.


happy hunting,
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