September 25, 2011, 10:00
Joseph LukemanBALL INDIMATIC
I am wondering if any BALL INDIMATIC watches were solid gold. I had assumed gold filled but note that scratches on the case seem to be gold color even at the deepest part of the scratch?
Joe
September 25, 2011, 10:01
Joseph LukemanI forgot to post the link to photos.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170701....l2649#ht_500wt_1156September 25, 2011, 16:08
Lindell V. Riddle
Hello Joseph,
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To specifics on the "Ball Indimatic" you asked about, apparently the case markings are worn away, that might at first tend to suggest Solid Gold but it is always wisest to bid as if you are assuming Gold-Filled in the absence of specifics. However, when looking more closely at the auction images I believe there is apparent wear-through to the base-metal showing which is a sure sign of a Gold-Filled or Rolled Gold Plate case. Always check the edges for wear on any watch case or other item of jewelry because that is where the wear first becomes obvious.
By the way here is a topic where these were previously discussed in detail... IHC185 TOPIC FROM 2004: BALL INDIMATIC QUESTION Note the previous discussion dealt with an apparently identical watch and it was identified as being a Keystone Gold-Filled Case, this one likely is as well.
In the image below I placed red arrows pointing to four areas where wear-through looks to be in evidence on the Ball Indimatic you were asking about.
Hope this is of help,
Lindell
Wear to base metal is usually a good "test" of case content...
September 25, 2011, 18:48
Joseph LukemanThanks so much for your help.
Joe