Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B212459
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,300
Grade/Model Run: 30 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 [Some Marked "5 Positions"]
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: 9 (0.69%)
Research Note: #B211920: 19j ORRS OF. #B213070: 19j ORRS OF A5P; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #13,211,901

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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.


SleepyDoggieDog 35 · May 23, 2022

Serial Number B213038 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · May 22, 2022

Serial Number B212267 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is a 19J with a BLFE medallion and
dial. I guess I didn't notice the discrepancy
before when I may have said the report was
accurate. Apologies.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · April 18, 2022

Serial Number B212053 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 19J
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · August 17, 2021

Serial Number B212053 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 19 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · June 2, 2021

Serial Number B213068 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · April 19, 2021

Serial Number B212267 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · March 11, 2021

Serial Number B212760 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stamped 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · January 24, 2021

Serial Number B212403 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · January 7, 2021

Serial Number B212267 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19J. Grade: Official RR Standard. Sapphire Pallet
Jewel Material. SN:B212267
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · December 12, 2020

Serial Number B211912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2020

Serial Number B212456 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My B212456 is marked 19J on the movement, not 16J
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · September 25, 2020

Serial Number B212912 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Official RR standard 19 jewels is what’s on my
watch.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · September 12, 2020

Serial Number B212357 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

singing3 Supporter 43 · August 26, 2020

Serial Number B212463 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · July 29, 2020

Serial Number B213074 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This particular watch is a 19 jewel movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · February 9, 2020

Serial Number B212791 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · February 6, 2020

Serial Number B212957 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · February 6, 2020

Serial Number B212957 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · December 1, 2019

Serial Number B212766 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is 19 jewels, not 16
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · November 29, 2019

Serial Number B212202 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is stamped 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · July 8, 2019

Serial Number B212538 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 Jewels,official standard
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · July 8, 2019

Serial Number B212538 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · May 29, 2019

Serial Number B211972 was reported as accurate.

aropper 10 · May 26, 2019

Serial Number B212457 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine with this serial # is an Official RR standard
19J, gold train. lever set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · March 25, 2019

Serial Number B212375 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number B212912 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19j official standard of adjusted. Pat. Nov 17 96
ball model case
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 21, 2019

Serial Number B212375 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 21, 2019

Serial Number B212379 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 17, 2019

Serial Number B211920 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · February 12, 2019

Serial Number B211920 was reported as accurate.

gpxceo 5 · December 16, 2018

Serial Number B212131 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

RailroadBob 1 · February 26, 2018

Serial Number B212365 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is marked as official standard
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

Anonymous · February 3, 2018

Serial Number B212445 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Official Standard 19 jewels Adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 16j to 19j

paulh9018 2 · August 3, 2017

Serial Number B211991 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is definitely a 19 jewel Ball Waltham
Official Standard and NOT the Commercial 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 · July 9, 2016

Serial Number B212131 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2016

Serial Number B213173 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Observed specimen specifically stamped "adjusted 5
positions"

bwalder 137 · May 16, 2016

Serial Number B213070 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked on movement as Adjusted 5 Position

bwalder 137 · May 16, 2016

Serial Number B213070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2016

Serial Number B212994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2016

Serial Number B212358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2015

Serial Number B212368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2015

Serial Number B212368 was reported as accurate.

aconner 62 · December 1, 2015

Serial Number B212994 was reported as accurate.

rock862 242 · October 14, 2015

Serial Number B212770 was reported as accurate.

rock862 242 · October 13, 2015

Serial Number B212770 was reported as accurate.

rock862 242 · October 13, 2015

Serial Number B212770 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2015

Serial Number B211996 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2015

Serial Number B212766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2014

Serial Number B212491 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2014

Serial Number B212758 was reported as accurate.