Ball-Illinois Commercial Standard conversion from 1926
This timepiece is a wristwatch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The watch measures 44 mm and is a rare collaboration between the Ball Watch Company and the Illinois Watch Company.
*This timepiece is in our new case featuring front and back anti-reflective coated sapphire crystals, gaskets ensuring water resistance, and the use of premium 316L stainless steel for superior quality.*
This timepiece is a wristwatch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The watch measures 44 mm and is a rare collaboration between the Ball Watch Company and the Illinois Watch Company.
*This timepiece is in our new case featuring front and back anti-reflective coated sapphire crystals, gaskets ensuring water resistance, and the use of premium 316L stainless steel for superior quality.*
This timepiece is a wristwatch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The watch measures 44 mm and is a rare collaboration between the Ball Watch Company and the Illinois Watch Company.
*This timepiece is in our new case featuring front and back anti-reflective coated sapphire crystals, gaskets ensuring water resistance, and the use of premium 316L stainless steel for superior quality.*
The Ball Watch Company was founded by Webb C. Ball, who established the specifications for railroad grade movements. The Ball Watch Company purchased movements from top pocket watch brands and further worked on the watches to perfect them.
This Ball-Illinois watch was manufactured in partnership with the Illinois Watch Company and was finished in 1926. It is powered by the Commercial Standard movement, which is an overhauled Illinois movement perfected by the Ball Watch Company. The movement is in exceptional condition, has been restored, and also has been custom refinished with blue accents. The accents were created by thermally treating each movement part by hand to color the iron based components. The hands of the watch have not been restored and are in their original gold color. The Ball dial is in excellent condition, void of any chips or cracks, and has an incredible textured guilloche motif at the center of the dial.
The timepiece is housed in a new 316L stainless steel wristwatch conversion case designed with adjustable lugs for ease in winding and setting and to allow for a more tailored fit across various wrist sizes. The case, featuring front, back, and crown gaskets, provides water resistance up to 50 meters, although it is advisable to remove the watch before engaging in water activities. The watch is fully serviced and ready for your upcoming adventures. Because of our dedication to preserving history, the original 14 karat gold filled ‘Ball Model’ case will be included as well.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 300 degrees
Beat Error: 1.5 ms
Power Reserve: 24-30 hours
Complication: Sub second hand
Watch Specifications
Manufacture: Ball Watch Company
Partnership: Illinois Watch Company
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Dial Material: Metal (guilloche)
Jewels: 19 jewels
Case Diameter: 44 mm
Front Crystal: Domed AR coated sapphire
Back Crystal: Flat AR coated sapphire
Case Material: 316L stainless
Lug width: 22 mm
Lug to Lug: Approximately 52 mm (adjusts to wrist size)
Height: 13 mm
Original Case Included: Yes, 14 karat gold filled
Serial Number: B400222
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.