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Access Date: January 11, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Ball - Waltham
Grade: Official Standard
| Manufacturer: | Ball - Waltham |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Waltham, Massachusetts | |
| Movement Serial Number: | B0056879 | |
| Grade: | Official Standard | |
| Model: | 1899 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1903 | |
| Run Quantity: | 500 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 4 of 107 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 71,861 | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| 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: | v52.550 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 214.04 | |
| 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: Scoped for This Run Only | 1 (0.20%) | |
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Research Note: Correlates with Waltham run 10056501. Some "Queen" movements have been reported in this run as well (without the doubled "0" in the prefix). #B0056856, #B0056597: Reported as 16s OF ORRS, #B0056848: Reported as OF LS ORRS, #B0056622: Reported as 17j ORRS LS OF, #B0056719: Reported as 21j; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #10,056,501
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Population Registry for This Run
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There is 1 watch in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 · November 28, 2023
Serial Number B0056523 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: This one is, 17 jewels Official Standard and
marked O.R.C. on movement and dial (black green
and red on dial)
marked O.R.C. on movement and dial (black green
and red on dial)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Queen to Official Standard
Size changed from 0 to 16
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Jewels changed from 16j to 17j
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Anonymous · September 24, 2020
Serial Number B0056719 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: This movement is 21J
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Anonymous · September 5, 2019
Serial Number B056831 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Anonymous · April 15, 2019
Serial Number B0056890 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Anonymous · January 3, 2019
Serial Number B0056597 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Anonymous · October 16, 2018
Serial Number B056882 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 19 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Anonymous · September 16, 2018
Serial Number B0056940 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Anonymous · September 12, 2018
Serial Number B0056940 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
wdtrautman 5 · August 22, 2018
Serial Number B56569 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Anonymous · July 9, 2018
Serial Number B0056940 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Anonymous · May 16, 2018
Serial Number B0056865 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
jkovacik 2 · March 6, 2018
Serial Number B056709 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: the "Queen", 0 size pendant watch, 16 jewels,
hunting case, serial #B056709
hunting case, serial #B056709
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Anonymous · December 25, 2017
Serial Number B0056932 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Anonymous · December 18, 2017
Serial Number B0056932 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Anonymous · October 23, 2017
Serial Number B0056850 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Anonymous · October 9, 2017
Serial Number B0056717 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Anonymous · March 21, 2017
Serial Number B0056622 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: this is 17 jewel BALL& COMPANY, OFFICIAL RR
STANDARD, ADJUSTED, LEVER SET, OPEN FACE
STANDARD, ADJUSTED, LEVER SET, OPEN FACE
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Official Standard
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Anonymous · June 11, 2016
Serial Number B056940 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Official Standard
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Anonymous · October 16, 2015
Serial Number B0056848 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: This watch is actually a open face lever set
Railroad Standard Grade.
Railroad Standard Grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Official Standard
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Anonymous · August 14, 2015
Serial Number B0056597 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 16 s. RR grade-yes ( says "official RR standard)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Official Standard
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Anonymous · August 14, 2015
Serial Number B0056597 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Official Standard
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Anonymous · January 6, 2015
Serial Number B0056619 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Official Standard
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Anonymous · October 17, 2013
Serial Number B0056856 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 16s Open Face Lever Set Marked Official
Standard
Standard
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Official Standard
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Anonymous · August 29, 2013
Serial Number B0056542 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Official Standard
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 1900 to 1899
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
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