Ball Watch Company Fireman NECC DM3090A-P5J-BK. The Ball Fireman NECC watch takes a step back in time to visit the brands rich history and then two steps into the future to give us all something new. The overall design has been inspired by the traditional pocket watches worn by railroad employees, the area Webb C. Ball made his mark in, while at the same time combining contemporary innovations and technical prowess to create a timekeeping masterpiece.