Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Commercial Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B215858
Grade: Commercial Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 35
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,340
Size: 16s
Jewels: 16j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: D26267, D32330
Movement Markings: Commercial Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
16 Jewels
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.296
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.04
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
100.00
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.646%
Registry Population: 2 (0.40%)
Research Note: #B215858: Not marked "Adjusted."; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #13,215,701

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · January 26, 2022

Serial Number B215903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2021

Serial Number B215749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2020

Serial Number B216115 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pendant set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · April 16, 2019

Serial Number B215795 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · June 4, 2015

Serial Number B215891 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j , pendant, NOT railroad grade
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · September 22, 2013

Serial Number B215845 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: PENDANT SET
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4