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"435" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Record

Grade: 435

Manufactured by Swiss (Record), Ball Company

Manufacturer: Ball - Record
Movement Serial Number: 435
Grade: 435
Model: B
Estimated Production Year: 1960
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 2 (0.40%)
Research Note: Some Marked "Unadjusted."

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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 · July 27, 2023

Serial Number 435 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The words "unadjusted" is also on the watch 435
also
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · March 10, 2023

Serial Number 435 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The Ball (Swiss-Record) 435, 17j, 16s, open-face I
have is pendant-set, and actually states
"unadjusted"--I've never seen that before!

Bob Cassara
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Birminghamcoin 8 · June 20, 2022

Serial Number 435 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Birminghamcoin 8 · June 20, 2022

Serial Number 435 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 25, 2021

Serial Number 433 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not lever set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

dholmes Supporter 26 · January 15, 2021

Serial Number 433 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 18, 2020

Serial Number 435 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 19, 2020

Serial Number 435 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The plate is marked 17 Jewels unadjusted on the
#435 watch in my hands. *****@aol.com]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 12, 2019

Serial Number 170 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 12, 2019

Serial Number 170 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 12, 2019

Serial Number 170 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 12, 2018

Serial Number 433 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 28, 2018

Serial Number 433 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 25, 2017

Serial Number 323 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 6, 2017

Serial Number 435 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 21, 2015

Serial Number 435 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · September 30, 2015

Serial Number 435 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 27, 2015

Serial Number 177 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 11, 2014

Serial Number 498 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

annienurse 1 · October 10, 2014

Serial Number 25 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 16, 2014

Serial Number 116 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 16, 2014

Serial Number 30 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 27, 2013

Serial Number 38 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewel. k972v etched inside back cover 38 also
stamped on same cover.only other markings visible
swiss made.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 0276 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 0109 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Ball S/N 0109 is a grade No. 435 (with no B or C
suffix). It seems that 0001 to 0500 are grade No.
435
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 435b to 435
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

txtimefan Supporter 101 · June 22, 2013

Serial Number 0278 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 435b to 435
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No