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Printed in 12 / 2012
Origins
Triggering event in 1891: Disaster of
Kipton, Ohio (USA), with the collision of two
trains due to the inaccuracy of one of the engineer’s
watches
Founder of the company: Webster Clay Ball
(1847-1922), named Chief Time Inspector of
the American Railroads
Establishment of watch inspection system
and strict standard time recommendations of
such validity that they formed the basis of the
COSC chronometer certification system
Since then, BALL is an American Official
Railroad Standard Watch and stands for
accurate time!
Brand essence
Motto: «Since 1891, accuracy under ad -
verse conditions»
Unique Selling Point: «Luminosity technology
that allows our ultimate explorer watches
to conquer all night activities.»
«RR» logo stands for Rail Road
Philosophy
Our goal is to be on the wrist of every
direct, no nonsense life adventurer in the
search of his or her destiny . We are single-
minded in our commitment to this vision. At
BALL Watch Company, we are focused to
build the mightiest, superior watches that
endure all adverse conditi ons. Along the
process, we faithfully create a family enter -
prise that genuinely fosters our humanity and
have fun in our endeavors.
BALL Watch Basics