DESCRIPTION:
Illinois for Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, Ohio, "Official RR Standard", 16 size, 23 jewels, stem wind and lever set, adjusted, damascened nickel plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, gold jewel settings, gold timing screws and whiplash micrometric regulator in a white gold filled, screw back and bezel, engraved open face case, Arabic numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, blued steel Ball- Illinois hands, serial #B800832, c1930.
CONDITION:
CASE: Case has housed another movement; Shows extra case screw mark; Back with minor dents; Scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Engraving with minor wear; Plastic crystal; Crown worn. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 6:00, 8:00. HANDS: Lacking color and with oxidation. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Fine scratches on winding wheels; Regulator assembly and bridge screw with specks of oxide; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). RARITY: This is a one star watch in Gilbert, Engle and Shugart's `Complete Price Guide to Watches`, uncommon, less than 2500 made.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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