Product Details
This collection is for the Red Sox fan who wants something collectible that also has a big backstory. Made from balls used in Game 2 of the 2018 World Series Championship. At Fenway, the Red Sox beat the Dodgers and went on to win the Series 4 games to 1.
Watch dials have been laser-cut from the ball, make your selection from available watch dials as shown. Note direction and location of the red stitches may vary slightly from image. Brushed stainless steel case. Mineral crystal. Battery operated Swiss movement. Back of Watch engraved: Red Sox 2018 World Series. Italian cognac leather strap with contrast stitching.
Friendship bracelet is hand braided from the inner gray and cream colored wool from the core of the baseball.
Each item comes gift-boxed with an authentication instruction card.
Authentication
Officially licensed by Major League Baseball.
Production starts with a ball coming off the field of play. MLB stations authenticators field-side at each game to track and record balls and enter the into the database. After the balls are transferred to Tokens, an MLB authenticator makes weekly visits to our facility to witness the laser cutting and preparation of the ball discs that will become the dials for the watch. Once overseas, the discs are encased under a mineral crystal, the back is engraved and the watch is completed. On the face is a custom MLB hologram that ensures authenticity, the number can be searched at MLB.com to learn specific details of the ball's game history.
Learn more about the Tokens x MLB Authentication partnership.
How did Tokens Secure these Baseballs?
Tokens & Icons has been a licensee of Major League Baseball since 2009. We work closely with MLB’s authentication department and have fortunately been able to secure these game used artifacts directly from MLB.
Yes, however balls used in the World Series have special markings on the outer cover that denote the year of the World Series and a unique World Series logo design that changes from year to year
Why Do Different World Series Balls have Different Color Markings?
What is the Difference Between Game Used and Game Ready World Series Baseballs?
Game ready, as the name suggests, are balls that have all the World Series markings, have been prepared for use in the game, but never were put into play. Tokens uses only Game Used baseballs.
Is this collection Limited? Will Tokens be Getting More World Series Balls from my team in the future?
It mostly depends on ball availability. While there is a possibility we'll have the opportunity to secure more World Series balls in the future, World Series Collections will never be high volume items, in this sense the collection is limited.
Will There Be Additional Products Made from World Series Balls?
Tokens uses the outer leather covers for a series of Watches, Cuff Links, Leather Bracelets & Pendants and the inner wool core for Friendship Yarn Bracelets. This more or less uses up the entirety of the ball.
Watches have a one year warranty from date of purchase.
The movement uses a type 364 battery, should replacement be required, take to your local jeweler or send to us.
If you need a replacement strap or prefer a longer strap or one in black please visit Leather Watch Straps.
