Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B210344
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,400
Grade/Model Run: 29 of 107
Grade/Model Total Production: 71,861
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
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.
19 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: 11 (0.79%)
Research Note: #B210344: 19j? ORRS OF LS, #B210756: 19j OF BofLE, #B211130: 19j ORRS OF; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #13,210,001

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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.


Anonymous · December 26, 2023

Serial Number B211320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2021

Serial Number B211068 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2021

Serial Number B211320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2020

Serial Number B210321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2020

Serial Number B210977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2020

Serial Number B210327 was reported as accurate.

RLPAULSEN 2 · July 7, 2020

Serial Number B210667 was reported as accurate.

bogus22 Supporter 83 · February 16, 2020

Serial Number B210315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2019

Serial Number B210862 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · November 11, 2019

Serial Number B211388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2019

Serial Number B211388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2019

Serial Number B210932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2019

Serial Number B211234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2019

Serial Number B210453 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 568 · July 11, 2019

Serial Number B210315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2019

Serial Number B210315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2019

Serial Number B210832 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2019

Serial Number B211298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2019

Serial Number B211249 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number B211084 was reported as accurate.

pwilliams9874 18 · January 29, 2019

Serial Number B211130 was reported as accurate.

micha17 11 · January 18, 2019

Serial Number B211391 was reported as accurate.

pwilliams9874 18 · December 26, 2018

Serial Number B211130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2018

Serial Number B211005 was reported as accurate.

Yubachu 8 · December 18, 2018

Serial Number B210818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2018

Serial Number B210227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2018

Serial Number B210240 was reported as accurate.

jmpgfoto Supporter 18 · October 19, 2018

Serial Number B211084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2018

Serial Number B211138 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Open face not hunting, 19j not 16j as listed,
Official Standard not commercial standard as
listed
Curator Response: Attempted to evaluate photos on the eBay auction. However, the images were not clear and this information could not be verified. Updates to database from various reports.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

Anonymous · September 5, 2018

Serial Number B210492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2018

Serial Number B210756 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2018

Serial Number B211321 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not commercial standard ... should be official
standard
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

Anonymous · February 26, 2018

Serial Number B210847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2018

Serial Number B210847 was reported as accurate.

Joerealtor 74 · February 16, 2018

Serial Number B210227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2018

Serial Number B210618 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2017

Serial Number B210482 was reported as accurate.

keywind 12 · August 16, 2017

Serial Number B210344 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2017

Serial Number B210944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2017

Serial Number B210344 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2017

Serial Number B211236 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

Anonymous · November 15, 2016

Serial Number B211389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2016

Serial Number B210769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2015

Serial Number B211358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2015

Serial Number B211005 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2015

Serial Number B210705 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 1, 2014

Serial Number B210356 was reported as accurate.

Twist3d99 2 · June 21, 2014

Serial Number B210341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2014

Serial Number B210341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2013

Serial Number B211213 was reported as accurate.