Ball Watch Co. Hamilton 999P Railroad Pocket Watch – 21 Jewel Lever Set

Ball Watch Co. Hamilton 999P Railroad Pocket Watch – 21 Jewel Lever Set | Circa 1930

ITEM-2618

$800.00

Product Details

A true icon of American railroad timekeeping, this Ball Watch Co. Hamilton 999P Railroad Pocket Watch represents the precision, durability, and strict standards that defined the golden age of rail travel. Manufactured by Hamilton for Ball Watch Co., this circa 1930 example is a 21-jewel, lever-set railroad-grade timepiece, built to meet the exacting requirements of railroad service.

Well preserved and highly functional, this watch offers both historical significance and collector appeal.

Key Features

Ball Watch Co. Official Standard Railroad Watch
Hamilton Model 999P – Proven Railroad Movement
21 Jewels – High-Grade Mechanical Construction
Lever Set – Required for Railroad Accuracy Standards
16 Size Open Face Case – Classic railroad configuration
White Gold-Filled Case with Machined Finish – Durable and attractive
Single Sunk Porcelain Dial – Crisp, legible, and period correct
Spade Hands – Classic railroad styling
Circa 1930 Production – Prime era of American railroading

Condition Overview

A strong and attractive example:

Case: C3 – Very Good condition with light wear consistent with age
Dial: D2 – Perfect condition with no notable flaws
Movement: M3 – Very Good, clean and running as intended

Note: The dial’s near-perfect condition is especially desirable in railroad-grade watches.

PRODUCT DETAILS

MAKE

Manufacturer: Ball Watch Co. (Hamilton)
Model: 999P
Country: USA
Type: Man’s
Serial #: B636908
Circa Date: 1930

CASE

Size: 16 Size.
Style: Open Face.
Material: White Gold Filled.
Decorations: Machined.
Conditions: C 3 (The case is in Very Good condition)

DIAL

Color: White.
Type: Single sunk porcelain dial.
Numerals: Arabic Numerals.
Hands: Spade Hands.
Conditions: D 2 (The dial is in Perfect condition)

MOVEMENT

Jewels: 21 Jewels.
Setting: Lever Set.
Escapement: Lever Escapement.
Material: Nickel.
Layout: ¾-Plate Layout.
Signed: Yes.
Conditions: M 3 (The movement is in Very Good condition)

Historical Significance

The Ball Watch Co. was instrumental in establishing standardized timekeeping across American railroads following the Kipton disaster of 1891, which highlighted the need for precision and reliability. Watches like the Hamilton 999P were built to meet these rigorous standards, ensuring safe and synchronized railroad operations.

Hamilton’s production of Ball-signed movements represents some of the finest examples of American horology, combining engineering excellence with practical reliability.