Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B264666
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 85 of 107
Grade/Model Total Production: 71,861
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
U.S. Patents: D32330
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
213.95
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,381.31
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
75.276%
Registry Population: 7 (1.17%)
Research Note: Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #22,264,401

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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.


CJEmpire3 103 · February 19, 2023

Serial Number B264440 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2022

Serial Number B264543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2019

Serial Number B264548 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · December 8, 2018

Serial Number B264460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2018

Serial Number B264771 was reported as accurate.

Sandita4 1 · July 7, 2018

Serial Number B264771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2018

Serial Number B264632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2016

Serial Number B264690 was reported as accurate.

JWLOPER 3 · March 18, 2016

Serial Number B264623 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is railroad grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

JWLOPER 3 · March 18, 2016

Serial Number B264623 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 21, 2016

Serial Number B264690 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 20, 2016

Serial Number B264690 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 18, 2016

Serial Number B264690 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 1, 2015

Serial Number B264500 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

haskell 53 · January 9, 2015

Serial Number B264612 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: railroad grade. and lever set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 3, 2015

Serial Number B264612 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a railroad grade.
Curator Response: Could you confirm whether your movement is lever-set or not? Thanks!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 18, 2014

Serial Number B264953 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 10, 2013

Serial Number B264666 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is Railroad Grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4