A classic piece of American horological history: the Ball Official Standard Trainmaster. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of 20th-century railroad service, this "Railroad Approved" timepiece was built for one thing: absolute accuracy.
Finding these with a working hack feature and the internal dust cover/magnetic shield intact is becoming increasingly difficult. This is a "set-and-forget" vintage piece ready for a daily rotation or a prominent spot in a collection.
Condition & Performance:
Movement: The high-grade Swiss 25-jewel automatic movement is in excellent working order.
Hacking Feature: Fully functional! The seconds hand stops when the crown is pulled, allowing for precise synchronization— must-have feature for any serious collector.
Timekeeping: The watch starts right up and keeps very good time.
Case: The stainless steel cushion case shows honest vintage wear consistent with its age, maintaining its original lines and brushed/polished finish.
Dial: Clean white dial with bold, legible Arabic numerals and the iconic red sweep seconds hand.
Included in Sale:
The Ball Trainmaster timepiece.
A brand-new, high-quality black leather strap for a modern, sophisticated look.
The original period-correct stainless steel expansion band, perfect for a full vintage aesthetic.
Case and crystal have some minor surface scratches and in overall good condition.
Case cover is in good shape with some minor tooling scratches. Movement service history is unknown, but the watch runs and keeps time. However, long-term accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
A classic piece of American horological history: the Ball Official Standard Trainmaster. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of 20th-century railroad service, this "Railroad Approved" timepiece was built for one thing: absolute accuracy.
Finding these with a working hack feature and the internal dust cover/magnetic shield intact is becoming increasingly difficult. This is a "set-and-forget" vintage piece ready for a daily rotation or a prominent spot in a collection.
Condition & Performance:
Movement: The high-grade Swiss 25-jewel automatic movement is in excellent working order.
Hacking Feature: Fully functional! The seconds hand stops when the crown is pulled, allowing for precise synchronization— must-have feature for any serious collector.
Timekeeping: The watch starts right up and keeps very good time.
Case: The stainless steel cushion case shows honest vintage wear consistent with its age, maintaining its original lines and brushed/polished finish.
Dial: Clean white dial with bold, legible Arabic numerals and the iconic red sweep seconds hand.
Included in Sale:
The Ball Trainmaster timepiece.
A brand-new, high-quality black leather strap for a modern, sophisticated look.
The original period-correct stainless steel expansion band, perfect for a full vintage aesthetic.
Case and crystal have some minor surface scratches and in overall good condition.
Case cover is in good shape with some minor tooling scratches. Movement service history is unknown, but the watch runs and keeps time. However, long-term accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
