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Enter the serial number from the pocket watch movement below. Do not use the case number. Tips for looking up your watch

How to Find Info About Your Pocket Watch

The Pocket Watch Database has compiled data covering the major American pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch:

  1. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement (the "mechanism" of the watch).
  2. Never use the serial number from the case or any other part.
  3. Always select the correct manufacturer, which is usually stamped on the watch movement or dial.
  4. If the manufacturer is not listed on the site, you may have a "private label" watch or it may not be American-made.
  5. If the serial number includes a letter, enter it along with the number when using the lookup feature.
  6. Many pocket watch case backs screw off. Others may require a dull wide blade to pry or pop the cover. Be careful not to scratch or damage the movement.
  7. Consider uploading images of your watch by creating a collection account on the website. This is compeltely free and assists in promoting research in American horology.
  8. Understand that many companies did not keep accurate or complete records. As a result, information displayed on this site may have inaccuracies. This is to be expected, and we have included an option to report inaccurate information on the result pages so the database can be continually improved.
Pocket Watch Serial Number Lookup - Hamilton, South Bend, Illinois, Rockford, Waltham & Elgin Pocket Watches
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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/ball-waltham/B213070

Grade: Official Standard

Manufactured by Waltham, Official Railroad Standard, Railroad Brotherhood Abbreviation, Mixed Run

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Movement Serial Number: B213070
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Railroad Grade: Yes
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Verifications & Observations

  • May 30, 2016:
    Serial Number B213173 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: Observed specimen specifically stamped "adjusted 5
    positions"
    Changes since this report was submitted:
    Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
  • bwalder
    137
    May 16, 2016:
    Serial Number B213070 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: Marked on movement as Adjusted 5 Position
    Changes since this report was submitted:
    Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
  • bwalder
    137
    May 16, 2016:
    Serial Number B213070 was reported as accurate
    Changes since this report was submitted:
    Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
  • mdglaman
    2
    January 6, 2014:
    Serial Number B213110 was reported as accurate
    Changes since this report was submitted:
    Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
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