{"product_id":"1960-ball-official-railroad-standard-pocket-watch-16s-swiss-cal-435c-21-jewels-adj-openface-16s","title":"1960 Ball Official Railroad Standard Pocket Watch 16s Swiss Cal. 435C 21 Jewels ADJ. Openface 16s","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered here is a vintage Ball Official Railroad Standard pocket watch dating to approximately 1960, from the later period of Ball railroad watch production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the earlier American-made Ball railroad watches that used movements supplied by U.S. manufacturers, this example is powered by the Swiss-made caliber 435C, manufactured by Record Watch Co. for the Ball Watch Company. It is a 16-size, 21-jewel manual-wind railroad-grade movement with lever setting, adjusted to six positions, temperature, and isochronism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe nickel-finished movement is signed \"The Ball Company,\" \"435C,\" \"Swiss,\" and \"21 Jewels,\" along with markings indicating adjustments to temperature, isochronism, and six positions. Movement serial number 5442 belongs to the Swiss-made Ball-Record 435C series produced around 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a white enamel dial signed \"Ball Official RR Standard Cleveland,\" with bold black Arabic numerals, a highly visible outer minute track, dark hands, and a recessed small-seconds register at 6 o'clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis timepiece is housed in a round open-face case with a textured bezel, traditional bow and crown, and removable caseback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pocket Watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official Railroad Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear \/ Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1960 - Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDial \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Analog\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold Arabic numerals, outer minute track, dark hands, small-seconds register\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMovement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual-winding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Record Watch Co., Switzerland - for Ball Watch Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaliber \/ Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 435C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e B\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJewels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16s\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSome Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRailroad Grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSwiss-made Ball-Record movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eNickel finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLever-set mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAdjusted to 6 positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAdjusted to temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAdjusted to isochronism\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSmall seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMovement SN 5442\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaseback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\/Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lever-set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open face\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Back Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keystone, Base Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCase Measurements (mm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter w\/Crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers:\u003c\/strong\u003e NO\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with signs of age and previous use. Please refer to the photographs for details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Runs accurately and is ready to enjoy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Second Hand Horology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt SECOND HAND HOROLOGY, we offer a curated selection of watches ranging from vintage to modern, including both brand-new and pre-owned timepieces. We’re committed to quality, accuracy, and integrity. Our listings feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional, unedited photography and clear, transparent descriptions. Every watch is thoroughly inspected and securely packaged to ensure a confident, seamless buying experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also warmly invite you to visit our physical shop and explore the collection in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContact Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe appreciate you checking out our listing! Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions, offers, or just to talk watches — we love what we do and enjoy connecting with fellow enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for your business—we truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the future!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWA-7684\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ball","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68233898492098,"sku":"WA-7684","price":1076319.0,"currency_code":"ARS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7027\/9106\/files\/IMG-20260924-WA0080-EDIT.jpg?v=1792853978","url":"https:\/\/secondhandhorology.com\/en-ar\/products\/1960-ball-official-railroad-standard-pocket-watch-16s-swiss-cal-435c-21-jewels-adj-openface-16s","provider":"SECOND HAND HOROLOGY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}