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Hi all, Just bought this Ball watch. Sold as a Ball Illinois, but can not find it in the guide. Is it in fact a Ball Illinois or a Ball Waltham, or something else. Thanks for any help. Bill  | |||
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Bill, It's listed on page 157 under 12-size Ball watches. It's a non-railroad grade, pendant-set model made by Illinois. Best Regards, Ed | |||
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Thanks Ed, There it is, I guess my eyes aren't as good anymore. Can you tell me the production date of this watch, or lead me to the resource that should tell me this ? Thanks, Bill | ||||
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Hello Bill, If I read your movement number correctly as B405627 it would fit neatly into the B400001 through B408000 that was Ball-Illinois 12-size production numbers. We have additional information at this topic... https://ihc185.infopop.cc/eve/f...1060351/m/6641048923 Once there follow the links provided for more you may find interesting. These are high quality watches featuring beautiful dials and cases. Due to the Ball marketing strategy of having major companies make watches to their specifications it can take a bit of research to sort it out but those references should help. Congratulations on a nice acquisition! Lindell  | |||
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Lindell, Thanks for the kind words and information. I will read the articles and items relating to this watch. As you state it has a unique dial, and square hole hands (3). Dial is a little worn, but think I will leave it as original. It has a Wadsworth Ball Model 14K GF case. Thanks, Bill | ||||
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