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Access Date: November 23, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: B208690 Question Mark
Grade: Official Standard Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 107 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 71,861 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Circular Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
U.S. Patents: D26267, D32330 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Official RR Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Sapphire Pallets
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 213.95 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 1,381.31 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 75.276% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		4 (0.25%) Question Mark
Research Note: #B208033, #B208690: 17j ORRS OF LS; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #13,207,601
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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.

awalker1829 Supporter 74 · October 3, 2024

Serial Number B208164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2024

Serial Number B208963 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2022

Serial Number B208535 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2021

Serial Number B208937 was reported as accurate.

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

Cheryl5150 28 · September 17, 2021

Serial Number B208033 was reported as accurate.

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

Cheryl5150 28 · September 17, 2021

Serial Number B208033 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 2, 2021

Serial Number B207871 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Its 14k 17 jewels database indicated 16-19 with a
metallic finish.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

billkov 98 · December 13, 2020

Serial Number B208690 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 12, 2020

Serial Number B208378 was reported as accurate.

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

billkov 98 · September 8, 2020

Serial Number B208690 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 14, 2020

Serial Number B209198 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 25, 2020

Serial Number B208033 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 17, 2019

Serial Number B208860 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 16, 2019

Serial Number B208749 was reported as accurate.

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

bubba70 543 · May 27, 2019

Serial Number B208765 was reported as accurate.

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

Chilli24244 2 · March 6, 2019

Serial Number B208062 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 4, 2018

Serial Number B208860 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stamped on plate 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Anonymous · September 30, 2018

Serial Number B208033 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 27, 2018

Serial Number B208033 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 27, 2018

Serial Number B208033 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 2, 2018

Serial Number B208693 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 10, 2018

Serial Number B208767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2017

Serial Number B207655 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2017

Serial Number B208860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2017

Serial Number B209085 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2017

Serial Number B208378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2017

Serial Number B208633 was reported as accurate.

Jeffrey064 29 · January 14, 2017

Serial Number B208633 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2016

Serial Number B207664 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · May 1, 2016

Serial Number B208292 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 25, 2016

Serial Number B208641 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is 17 jewel, not 19
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Anonymous · February 22, 2016

Serial Number B208477 was reported as accurate.

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

rock862 242 · February 16, 2016

Serial Number B208477 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 31, 2016

Serial Number B208269 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 20, 2016

Serial Number B209069 was reported as inaccurate.

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

heyclink 9 · July 26, 2015

Serial Number B208377 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: B208377 is a 17 jewel...
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

heyclink 9 · June 27, 2015

Serial Number B208377 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a 17 jewel. Official standard. All else
seems correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Crossing9er 3 · March 22, 2015

Serial Number B208890 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Oldtimelampshop 5 · January 4, 2015

Serial Number B209128 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 Jewel
BLF&E on movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Anonymous · September 27, 2014

Serial Number B208579 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: adjusted to 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · September 27, 2014

Serial Number B208579 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · August 11, 2014

Serial Number B207670 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's a 17j . On back of case it say Brotherhood
railroad trainmen it's in nlue white and red. On
the back of case it has the name J.J. Crotty. The
case is made by TheSanta FE watch co case number
is 6267862. My phone number is 254 245 6092.
Steven
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Railroad 34 · February 8, 2014

Serial Number B208311 was reported as accurate.

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

rocket00 236 · January 10, 2014

Serial Number B208587 was reported as accurate.

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

rocket00 236 · January 7, 2014

Serial Number B208587 was reported as accurate.

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

rocket00 236 · January 4, 2014

Serial Number B208587 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 3, 2014

Serial Number B208587 was reported as accurate.

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

Timeswept2 92 · October 19, 2013

Serial Number B208020 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels 17
3/4 plate
adjusted 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · July 15, 2013

Serial Number B208164 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is a 17 jewel instead of 19 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

ncplumber 150 · June 22, 2013

Serial Number B209028 was reported as accurate.

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