Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Commercial Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B218103
Grade: Commercial Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 35
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,340
Size: 16s
Jewels: 16j
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: v52.221
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: 3 (0.50%)
Research Note: #B218103: 17j CS HTG PS; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #13,218,001

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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.


Hogger1975 Supporter 2 · November 17, 2021

Serial Number B218509 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It’s a 16 jewel with pendent set movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 11, 2021

Serial Number B218506 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16 Jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

cjbrem Supporter 500 · October 6, 2020

Serial Number B218577 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked "16 Jewels"
No lever = Pendant set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

billkov 98 · September 30, 2020

Serial Number B218543 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 26, 2020

Serial Number B218543 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 19, 2020

Serial Number B218321 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 1, 2020

Serial Number B218130 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 18, 2020

Serial Number B218577 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 13, 2017

Serial Number B218413 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stamped 16 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

rock862 242 · August 6, 2016

Serial Number B218254 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a pendant set watch
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 26, 2016

Serial Number B218540 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: JEWELS 16 (ENGRAVED ON MOVEMENT); MOVEMENT
SETTING: PENDANT;
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 16, 2016

Serial Number B218540 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 21, 2015

Serial Number B218315 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes