A collectible Hamilton Ball Official Standard pocket watch, this 1951 open face timepiece features a two-tone design with a 10K gold filled case and classic railroad inspired styling. The dial is signed Ball Official Standard Cleveland and features bold black Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial, and beautiful blued hands for a clean, highly legible look.
Powered by a mechanical manual-wind Hamilton Grade 999B movement, this size 16 pocket watch is built with 21 jewels and adjusted to 6 positions. The nickel-finished 3/4 plate movement reflects Hamilton’s quality American watchmaking and the precision associated with Ball Official Standard timepieces.
Professionally inspected, serviced, and timed, this pre-owned Hamilton Ball pocket watch has been carefully evaluated for proper function and presentation. It is backed by a 2 Year Romans Jewelry warranty.
KEY FEATURES
• Brand: Hamilton Ball Official Standard
• Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Estimated Production Year: 1951
• Grade: 999B
• Model: 5
• Movement Serial Number: 1B19767
• Movement: Mechanical Manual Wind
• Movement Setting: Lever Set
• Jewels: 21 Jewels
• Case Size: Size 16
• Case Material: 10K Gold Filled
• Movement Configuration: Open Face
• Dial: Ball Official Standard Cleveland Dial
• Hour Markers: Bold Black Arabic Numerals
• Hands: Blued Hands
• Movement Finish: Nickel
• Plate: 3/4 Plate
• Adjusted: 6 Positions
• Condition: Pre-Owned; Serviced & Timed
• Warranty: 2 Year Romans Jewelry Warranty
WHY THIS PIECE
This Hamilton Ball Official Standard 999B pocket watch is a meaningful piece for collectors who appreciate American railroad-era timekeeping. Its 21-jewel adjusted movement, Ball-signed dial, 10K gold-filled case, and 1951 production year give it strong vintage character and collectible appeal.