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Printed in 12 / 2012
«Conductor» Series
The vintage tonneau-shape watch collection based on 1920’s BALL models
The «Conductor» collection truly represents
the heritage of the compa ny founded in 1891 by
Webster Clay Ball and initially linked to the history of
the American railroads. This series is the most authentic
and most faithful to the origins of BALL Watch. It
pays homage to the train conductors of the golden age
of rail, the railroad counterparts of ships’ captains. At
the time, the train conducto r played a crucial role in
providing an exact measure ment of time to ensure
the trains ran to schedule. They also collected fares
when folks boarded the train where there was no
ticket agent In so doing, they actively contributed to
improving rail safety and held the ultimate dignity.
BALL Watch has combined in this collection the vintage
lines of its first watches with the aesthetic codes and
technical performances of contemporary watchmaking.
The retro characteristics of the «Conductor» timepieces
are found instinctively in the tonneau-shape. Indeed,
the first wristwatch designed BALL Watch in the 1920s
was already based on a tonneau form. The anti-reflective
sapphire crystal is also the result of a technical feat in
order to create its convex form. The transparent caseback,
also fitted with a curved sapphire crystal, sits
perfectly on the wrist. All these elements combined
immediately imbue the «Conductor» collection with
its strong identity.
n Shock resistance up to 5,000Gs
n Water resistance up to 50m/160ft
n Screwed-in crown
n Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
n Curved sapphire crystal case back
n Stainless steel bracelet or crocodile leather strap
BALL Collection