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Item:Ball Illinois 23 Jewel 16S Railroad Pocket Watch

Ball Illinois 23 Jewel 16S Railroad Pocket Watch

Outstanding Example in Ball 14K GF Case Superb !!

Item condition:Used
Ended:Nov 08, 200918:28:12 PST
Bid history:28 bids
Winning bid:US $3,563.13
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Item number:120487936160
Item location:MIDWEST, United States
Ships to:United States, Canada
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Item specifics
Condition: UsedCase Material: 14K White Gold Filled
Country Made: USAMovement: MECHANICAL
Brand: Ball Illinois  

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Ball Railroad Watch Illinois 23 Jewel 16S Ball Case

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Here it is.  An outstanding, superbly clean, running and beautiful Ball Illinois 23 jewel RR watch!

This one has serial no. of B800213 which dates it to 1929.

The serial no. on the Ball case is 7133336 and is original to this watch.

The single sunk dial is nearly perfect.  There is the slightest and I mean slightest of lines between the 3 and 4 only visible with a loupe and at an angle.  I nearly missed it when I examined this beauty.

The watch runs and keeps perfect time.

The crystal is clean and clear with no scratches.

The hands are the correct blue Illinois hands with some light toning spots noticeable on the minute hand.

The case shows no wear that I can find. There are of course hairlines in the fine 14K gold filled case from handling, but no brassing on the case. 

Light brassing is evident on the front of the bow.

The engraving on the back lines up properly at twelve when closed.  The back screws on smoothly with no trouble at all.

This watch has been in the same family since it was purchased and has been cleaned and serviced within the last 7 or 8 years by a master jeweler. 

This one is a special watch as it has been well cared for since 1929.

If you need/want more pictures, I will gladly provide them.

I will double bubblewrap this watch and ship via FEDEX insured with signature required.

Canadian bidders must pay for EXPRESS International mail with insurance.



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1. I will accurately describe EVERY item and fully disclose any/all defects with to the best of my ability.

2. I will answer all questions about any item I sell as soon as possible. I will communicate (email) when I ship your item.

3. I will ship your item either the same day or next day after your payment has arrived. I do NOT wait to ship. SEE YOUR SHIPPING LABEL FOR SHIPPING DATE. The ONLY exception to this is when payment is rendered via personal check.

4. I will keep my shipping/handling as low as possible, earning a FULL 5 stars for every item. I package all items with great care and I use new packaging materials to ensure safe transit of your item!
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Shipping and handling charges are VERY REASONABLE --FIVE STARS and include a small charge for boxes, packing materials, envelopes, etc. I package all items that I sell with great care. As a result, I buy packing peanuts, bubblewrap, special boxes and other shipping materials to use to ship items. The shipping and handling fees listed help cover these costs.
I want ONLY happy, satisfied customers who can give me a FULL 5 stars for shipping/handling (and all of the other categories too) I will combine shipping whenever possible. If the items can be shipped together without damage, the shipping charges will be reduced for the second item when ebay invoice is sent.


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I take many pictures and scans of the actual item you are bidding on in every auction listing.  I fully describe any/all details of an item.  Buyer remorse does NOT qualify for a refund.  I am not a retail store, I am a private individual selling items that are bought at estates.  This type of old item will never be perfect. Ask all questions PRIOR to bidding!!
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