17 Jewel Unadjusted Ball Co Watch

This is a 17 Jewel Watch it's self winding by Ball Company. The band is 10k/stainless steel. . Those that know about watches and collectors know about 17 Jewel. The higher the jewel count of your old watch, the higher it's value. A 17 jewel watch is considered to be fully-jewelled. Historically, rubies were most commonly used as the functional jewels in antique watches due to the fact that they are hard and wear down slowly. This is engraved on the back but makes it that much more unique!