Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B204404
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 19 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: D26267, D32330
Movement Markings: Official RR Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Sapphire Pallets
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
212.76
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 (1.00%)
Research Note: Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #13,204,301

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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 · June 23, 2022

Serial Number B204340 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Anonymous · April 20, 2019

Serial Number B204484 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Anonymous · April 17, 2019

Serial Number B204484 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Anonymous · September 27, 2018

Serial Number B204430 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · July 19, 2017

Serial Number B204438 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Anonymous · July 15, 2017

Serial Number B204396 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

rjandladyj 183 · February 3, 2017

Serial Number B204438 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Anonymous · February 22, 2016

Serial Number B204477 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · August 26, 2015

Serial Number B204475 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · May 1, 2015

Serial Number B204475 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

rjandladyj 183 · January 17, 2014

Serial Number B204438 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Anonymous · September 11, 2013

Serial Number B204438 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j