Ball Illinois Question

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January 21, 2010, 20:36

Bill Manders

Ball Illinois Question

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

January 21, 2010, 20:58

Edward L. Parsons, Jr.

Bill,

It's listed on page 157 under 12-size Ball watches. It's a non-railroad grade, pendant-set model made by Illinois.

January 21, 2010, 21:07

Bill Manders

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

January 22, 2010, 12:41

Lindell V. Riddle

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.

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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

January 23, 2010, 13:08

Bill Manders

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