Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B0554364
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 103 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: v52.256
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: 2 (0.40%)
Research Note: Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #10,554,001

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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 10, 2022

Serial Number B0554483 was reported as accurate.

chuck1500 112 · January 18, 2021

Serial Number B0554364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2020

Serial Number B0554037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2019

Serial Number B0554426 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2019

Serial Number B0554493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2019

Serial Number B0554076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2019

Serial Number B0554076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2019

Serial Number B0554030 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2019

Serial Number B0554037 was reported as accurate.

1caveman Supporter 7 · January 11, 2019

Serial Number B0554076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2018

Serial Number B0554336 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2018

Serial Number B0554037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2018

Serial Number B0554475 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2017

Serial Number B0554264 was reported as accurate.

rmgill 1 · July 28, 2017

Serial Number B0554076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2017

Serial Number B0554008 was reported as accurate.

carpen404 13 · April 5, 2016

Serial Number B554489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2015

Serial Number B0554037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2015

Serial Number B0554090 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2015

Serial Number B0554309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2014

Serial Number B0554323 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2014

Serial Number B0554197 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2014

Serial Number B0554197 was reported as accurate.

ncplumber 150 · June 16, 2013

Serial Number B0554495 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel instead of 19
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4