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Webb C. Ball was born in Fredericktown, Ohio on October 6, 1847. When Standard Time was adopted in 1883, he was the first jeweller to use time signals, bringing accurate time to Cleveland. On July 19, 1891, the General Superintendent of Lake Shore Lines appointed W.C. Ball as Chief Inspector for the lines. This inspection system appeared to be 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.

To a large extent, the development of the replica watch industry in America can be attributed to the appearance 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 precious timekeeping or even for 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 railroads 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 Congress did not officially sanction the concept until 1918.

WEBB C. BALL - Railroad watch inspection system

In 1996, Cleveland, Ohio, celebrated the bicentennial of the founding of the city on the lake. Throughout this celebration, many individuals were remembered and recognized as Cleveland's favourite sons, and their accomplishments were viewed. One Clevelander- Webster Clay Ball, whose accomplishments reached international acclaim, not only for his civic contributions, but also for his place in horology was honoured.