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Post by bullosa on Sept 18, 2007 9:22:00 GMT -5
In 1893, Ball (the man himself) set some of these standards mentioned below for RR watches;
1) Be adjusted to 5 positions
2) Keep time +/- 30 sec per week
COSC standard today allows for +6 sec per day, making it 42 sec per week.
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Post by foghorn on Sept 18, 2007 16:31:13 GMT -5
Ahead of his time,so to speak?  |
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Post by timefinder on Sept 19, 2007 13:03:40 GMT -5
;D
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Post by Scott D on Sept 19, 2007 14:09:03 GMT -5
Actually, if I remember properly all the COSC criteria came from Ball's standards.. But I could be wrong.
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Post by bullosa on Sept 19, 2007 21:11:20 GMT -5
Yes, I believe you are right Scott D. Jeff Hess and Jeremy would have more details to this history. But I am just surprised that COSC have a looser standard today then Ball in 1893.
If Ball watches today revive the RR Standard or sets it's own chronometre standard, you have Goliath slayer on the making.
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Post by Jeremy from Ball on Sept 19, 2007 21:33:34 GMT -5
That is the rumor, but we do not trumpet it because the facts & documentation are still out there waiting to be found.
We are rediscovering new bits of history every day. In fact, Jeff Hess is working on a Ball history to rival his famous Rolex book.
Currently Ball Watch USA offers a certified servicing to Ball's specifications. The cert comes with a nice seal from a stamp that was originally used by Mr. Ball himself.
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Post by timefinder on Sept 19, 2007 21:50:41 GMT -5
Jeremy:
Admittedly I am also learning more of your company each day. Is there an historical link? The reason why I ask is the following: It appears that Ball is going through a 're-birth'. Maybe it is just me. Did Ball ever go bankrupt, sold, or go into hiding so to speak?
Thanks for any clarifications you may be able to provide.
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Post by exxondus on Sept 20, 2007 7:40:58 GMT -5
Correct me if i am wrong.
if u look at their milestone history, the entry in 1980 was recognition and the next milestone shown was 2000 when they used the 3H tubes
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Post by boscoe on Sept 25, 2007 15:58:44 GMT -5
This is a truly fascinating brand.
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Post by jacques on Sept 25, 2007 20:52:08 GMT -5
Jeremy-- At what point should one send a watch for servicing? Does one wait until there is a problem, or should one schedule a servicing every few years? As for the certification, is this something Ball suggests for new watches?
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Post by timefinder on Sept 25, 2007 21:15:39 GMT -5
Jacques: There was a thread before on this, and I can not find it. I thought it was every five years; but, a current owner can verify as it is in the manual.
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Post by foghorn on Sept 26, 2007 7:46:20 GMT -5
Opinions vary,even among watchmakers,concerning service intervals.
The concensus seems to be around 5 years and I assume that this is for watches that are worn and in constant use for that time period.
Since many WIS rarely wear the same watch all the time I would think it safe to tack on a year or two.
I go by what my guy tells me-when it appears that the watch needs service (gaining/losing more than ususal or some other alarm raising symptom) have it serviced then.
If it ain't broke-don't fix it.
But that's just me.
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