#145 • Ball Hamilton, Official RR Standard w/scarce "Single Roller" marking, 17J, 18S

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

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Bidding closes Nov 19, 2026 2:12 PM EST

APW - Ball Hamilton, Official RR Standard with scarce "Single Roller" marking, Grade 999E, 17J, 18S, gold-filled OF original case, white enamel DS dial, SW-LS, bull's-eye pattern nickel damascene, s#90640. "Single Roller" marked Ball Hamilton movements are quite scarce and were made in only a few short runs among the relatively early end of Ball Hamilton production, and these movements notably are frequently found with the scarce double-sunk version of Ball's Official RR Standard dial as seen with this example. CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound, balance is gummy, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches, small patch of abrasion to barrel bridge in area above barrel arbor; dial with outer chapter hl at 1, small edge chip under bezel at setting lever area; excellent hands, hour and minute are plum colored, seconds-hand is blue; case shows medium wear, deep ding to band at 1:30, numerous dents and dings to rear, scattered dings to band, wear to brass to portions of band, portions of pendant, and to raised "beads" at perimeter of bezel and rear; tight bow, replacement crown shows little wear; good thick glass crystal with mild glue excess at its seat. Estimate: $350 - $550 JH-80944