#141 • Ball Hamilton, Grade 998 Elinvar, 23J, 16S

Part of 261119 - "Great Times Ahead" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - November 12 - November 19 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

Starting at $10.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 19, 2026 2:10 PM EST

APW - Ball Hamilton, Official RR Standard, Grade 998 Elinvar, 23J, 16S, gold-filled OF original Ball Official RR Standard stirrup bow case with engraving detail to rear, white enamel SS dial, SW-LS, fully capped lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with blued Elinvar hairspring, jeweled barrel arbor, bull's-eye pattern nickel damascene, s#B652066. The Grade 998 Elinvar had a total production of 2700 made and was produced between 1939 and 1942. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, light oxide to steelwork; dial with few scattered micro-fine scratches, scattered light pinpoint marks; excellent-plus hands, minute and hour with scattered micro-fine scratches; case shows very light wear, few scattered dings and nicks, engraving detail with moderate reduction; bow pivots freely, crown shows light wear; plastic crystal with many fine scratches. Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 JH-80026