Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B209555
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 26 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: D32330
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
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%
Research Note: Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #13,209,501

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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 · September 21, 2021

Serial Number B209636 was reported as accurate.

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

Najackson25 1 · January 31, 2021

Serial Number B209514 was reported as accurate.

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

timerestored 278 · September 9, 2015

Serial Number B209526 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Sorry, Marked 17 Jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

timerestored 278 · September 9, 2015

Serial Number B209526 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 11, 2015

Serial Number B209667 was reported as inaccurate.

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