Ball-Illinois Commercial Standard conversion from 1926
This timepiece is a wristwatch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The watch measures 44 mm and is a rare collaboration between the Ball Watch Company and the Illinois Watch Company.
This timepiece is a wristwatch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The watch measures 44 mm and is a rare collaboration between the Ball Watch Company and the Illinois Watch Company.
This timepiece is a wristwatch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The watch measures 44 mm and is a rare collaboration between the Ball Watch Company and the Illinois Watch Company.
The Ball Watch Company was founded by Webb C. Ball, who established the specifications for railroad grade movements. The Ball Watch Company purchased movements from top pocket watch brands and further worked on the watches to perfect them.
This Ball-Illinois watch was manufactured in partnership with the Illinois Watch Company and was finished in 1926. It is powered by the Commercial Standard movement, which is an overhauled Illinois movement perfected by the Ball Watch Company. The movement is in exceptional condition, has been restored, and also has been custom refinished with blue accents. The accents were created by thermally treating each movement part by hand to color the iron based components. The hands of the watch have been restored to their original steel blue color using the same thermal treatment process. The Ball dial is in excellent condition, void of any chips or cracks, and has an incredible textured guilloche motif at the center of the dial. The watch is cased in a new silver-colored wrist watch conversion case so the watch can be enjoyed on your wrist. This case is designed with adjustable lugs making the watch easy to wind and set. The adjustable lugs also permit a more custom fit for different wrist sizes. The watch comes fully serviced and ready for your next adventure. Because of our dedication to preserving history, the original 18 karat gold filled ‘Ball Watch Co’ pocket watch case will be included as well.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 260 degrees
Beat Error: 1.5 ms
Power Reserve: 24-30 hours
Complication: Sub second hand
Watch Specifications
Manufacture: Ball Watch Company
Partnership: Illinois Watch Company
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Year Manufactured: 1926
Dial Material: Metal
Movement Setting: Stem
Railroad Grade: No
Jewels: 19 jewels
Movement Color: Blue
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
Case Diameter: 44 mm
Lug Width: 22 mm
Lug to Lug: Approximately 52 mm (adjusts to wrist size)
Height: 12 mm
Original Case Included: Yes, 18 karat gold filled
Serial Number: B404633
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.