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Ball Hamilton 998 Elinvar "Click" to Login or Register 
IHC Member 1291
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Here is a nice Ball Hamilton 998 Elinvar.

I bought & traded for this from a very dear friend.

It is circa 1940 in the Ball YGF Stirrup Bow shouldered Pattern Back case. Mvmt# B649303, Case# 9735651. Today there are an estimated 250-270 survivors worldwide. There is no personalizations nor presentations. Worn little and as said, just a nice watch.

I may decide to sell this watch if anyone shows interest. Contact me thru my personal email for details, watchbbgo1@dishmail.net Your identity will remain anonymous.

Here are 10 pictures for viewing;

regards,
bb

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Posts: 6376 | Location: Texas in the USA | Registered: July 27, 2009
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Posts: 6376 | Location: Texas in the USA | Registered: July 27, 2009
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Posts: 6376 | Location: Texas in the USA | Registered: July 27, 2009
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Very nice Buster, these Ball 16-size premium watches with their high shouldered cases are real standouts in any collection. Several years ago I asked the obvious about the "998-ELINVAR, WERE THEY THE BEST BALL OF ALL?" Your example helps answer that question in the affirmative. The one shown in that topic was sold a few years ago, the one I kept is movement B652447 and 9829739 is my case number.

I find it fascinating how the numbers drop into place so neatly.

Lindell

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Posts: 10553 | Location: Northeastern Ohio in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2002
IHC Member 1291
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Thanks Lin. Numbers will always tell the real story.

I'm still learning how to use this camera to it's full potential. It's capable of much better photo's that hopefully I will master.

regards,
bb
 
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