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Access Date: April 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Ball - Waltham

Grade: Commercial Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B0561513
Grade: Commercial Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 29 of 35
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,340
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
U.S. Patents: D26267, D32330
Movement Markings: Commercial Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 33.15
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 210.72
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 11.663%
Registry Population: 2 (0.33%)
Research Note: Listed in Waltham Serial Lists as 16s, Model 1899, No. 630 (Between two other "Ball" runs). #B0561513: CS 17j; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #10,561,001
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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.

billreid 141 · January 13, 2023

Serial Number B0561531 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement currently up for bid:

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Movement marked "Commercial Standard" 17J.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

jbania 1 · August 8, 2020

Serial Number B0561513 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: B0561513 is a pendant set movement, not lever set,
otherwise information is correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · April 12, 2020

Serial Number B0561583 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 11, 2017

Serial Number B561022 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · September 4, 2016

Serial Number B0561564 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 12, 2016

Serial Number B0561543 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch's plate says it has adjustments.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 12, 2016

Serial Number B0561543 was reported as accurate.

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