Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Commercial Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B213507
Grade: Commercial Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 35
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,340
Size: 16s
Jewels: 16j or 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
U.S. Patents: D26267, D32330
Movement Markings: Commercial Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
17 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
15.96
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
100.00
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.646%
Registry Population: 2 (0.20%)
Research Note: #B213507: 17j CS HTG PS; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #13,213,201

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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 · October 25, 2022

Serial Number B214061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2022

Serial Number B213829 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is stamped 16 jewels not 17
Curator Response: This is a mixed run (16 Jewels and 17 Jewels). Thanks for submitting information about your watch!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · March 30, 2021

Serial Number B213832 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · December 13, 2020

Serial Number B213271 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · September 6, 2020

Serial Number B213349 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a stem set movement that I have.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · August 27, 2020

Serial Number B213702 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · July 2, 2019

Serial Number B213609 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · May 21, 2019

Serial Number B213288 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked Adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 26, 2019

Serial Number B213625 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · March 5, 2018

Serial Number B213507 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 18, 2017

Serial Number B213938 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pendent set. 16jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 29, 2017

Serial Number B213718 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is stamped 16 jewels and your database
says 17j.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 5, 2016

Serial Number B213418 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 26, 2016

Serial Number B213478 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

pookie 11 · February 15, 2016

Serial Number B213614 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It says "adjusted" on the movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 23, 2015

Serial Number B213635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 20, 2015

Serial Number B213635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 20, 2015

Serial Number B213635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 22, 2015

Serial Number B213635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 22, 2015

Serial Number B213635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 22, 2015

Serial Number B213635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 22, 2015

Serial Number B213635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 22, 2015

Serial Number B213635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 22, 2015

Serial Number B213635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 22, 2015

Serial Number B213635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 18, 2014

Serial Number B213635 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes