Ball watches was the company that worked on the specifications for timepieces that the national railroads use this accomplishment is commemorated in the names and designs of ball timepieces today the engineer ii ohio watch is equipped with swiss made eta 2836 automatic calibre it has 25 bearing jewels a day and date window is positioned conveniently at the 3 oclock mark this timepiece is protected from water penetration shock and magnetic influences additional functionalities include 15