Brand: Ball
Item Number: 2205
Description: Silver-tone stainless steel case on a black leather strap with orange accent stitching. Black aluminium bezel. Grey dial with silver-tone hands and index hour markers. Telemeter. Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands and markers. Day of the week and date display at the 3 o'clock position. Chronograph - three sub-dials displaying: 60 second, 30 minute and 12 hours. BALL Calibre RR1402 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Screw down crown. Transparent case back. Round case shape, case size: 42 mm, case thickness: 15.65 mm. Water resistant at 100 meters / 330 feet. Functions: chronograph, date, day, hour, minute, small second. Luxury watch style. Watch label: Swiss Made. Ball Fireman Storm Chaser Pro Chronograph Men's Watch.
Condition: Unworn in mint condition with no signs of wear.
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Story: To a large extent, the development of the watch industry in America can be attributed to the advent and subsequent development of American railroads. Prior to the advent of trains as a means of transporting people and goods, there was no real need for precise timekeeping or uniform time. Even after the railroad system in the United States had reached significant proportions following the Civil War, communities continued to maintain their local times. By the end of 1883, the railroad industry had agreed, at least among themselves, to divide the nation into four time zones and had adopted Standard Time. The public soon followed suit, although it is interesting to note that the Congress did not officially sanction the concept until 1918. In 1996, Cleveland, Ohio, celebrated the bicentennial of the founding of the city on the lake. During this celebration, many individuals were remembered and recognized as Cleveland's favorite sons, and their accomplishments were reviewed. One Clevelander honored, whose accomplishments reached international acclaim, not only for his civic contributions, but also for his place in horology, was Webster Clay Ball. Webb C. Ball was born in Fredericktown, Ohio on October 6, 1847. When Standard Time was adopted in 1883, he was the first jeweler to use time signals, bringing accurate time to Cleveland. On July 19, 1891, the General Superintendent of Lake Shore Lines appointed Webb C. Ball as Chief Inspector for the lines. His early inspection system was the beginning of the vast Ball network that would encompass 75% of the railroads throughout the country and cover at least 175,000 miles of railroad. Webb C. Ball also extended his system into Mexico and Canada. Today, BALL Watch is one of the most respected and established watch brands in the United States. We continue to update the product range in the 21st century to keep pace with shifting consumer patterns. But, despite changes in appearance, the founding spirit of the brand - industrial function - is never compromised. It is upheld in Ball's original details, such as the watch dial that faithfully follows his design guidelines for the standard railway watch. Every detail, from the shape of the hands to the style of the numerals, was laid down by the founder in his quest for accuracy in timekeeping. It is a vision that the Ball family remains faithful to. For legions of men and women today whose split-second decisions keep the world ticking, it is a shared commitment.
Every Watch Has a Story is in no way affiliated with Ball and does not claim to be. We simply love their products and make them available to our customers who enjoy surrounding themselves with the best of the best.
