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https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/ball-waltham/B0561531
Access Date: December 29, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Ball - Waltham

Grade: Commercial Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: B0561531 Question Mark
Grade: Commercial Standard Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 29 of 35 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,340 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Circular Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: D26267, D32330 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Commercial Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 33.15 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 210.72 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 11.663% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		2 (0.33%) Question Mark
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 144 · January 13, 2023

Serial Number B0561531 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement currently up for bid:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/175571086192

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