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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/B225028/link

Grade: Official Standard

Manufactured by Waltham, Official Railroad Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Movement Serial Number: B225028
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
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Verifications & Observations

  • June 24, 2020:
    Serial Number B225595 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: This watch is a 19 jewel Waltham Ball, not a 17
    jewel model. Stamped "19 jewels."
    Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
  • December 24, 2019:
    Serial Number B225471 was reported as accurate
  • Gregwarner
    1
    December 10, 2019:
    Serial Number B225147 was reported as accurate
  • July 9, 2019:
    Serial Number B225841 was reported as accurate
  • lovinwatches
    8
    February 9, 2019:
    Serial Number B225028 was reported as accurate
  • Jack50n
    13
    December 20, 2018:
    Serial Number B225917 was reported as accurate
  • May 4, 2018:
    Serial Number B225290 was reported as accurate
  • April 4, 2018:
    Serial Number B226069 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: 19 jewls
  • October 19, 2017:
    Serial Number B226169 was reported as accurate
  • Tudor841
    3
    October 18, 2017:
    Serial Number B225384 was reported as accurate
  • December 29, 2016:
    Serial Number B225619 was reported as accurate
  • November 28, 2016:
    Serial Number B225443 was reported as inaccurate
    No further details were submitted with the report.
  • Chronified
    62
    November 25, 2016:
    Serial Number B225443 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: 19 Jewels
  • July 24, 2016:
    Serial Number B225645 was reported as accurate
  • June 12, 2016:
    Serial Number B225694 was reported as accurate
  • June 11, 2016:
    Serial Number B225694 was reported as accurate
  • May 30, 2016:
    Serial Number B225041 was reported as accurate
  • November 19, 2015:
    Serial Number B225678 was reported as accurate
  • olmike
    2
    October 1, 2015:
    Serial Number B226191 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: Manufactured by E. Howard Watch Co Boston
  • olmike
    2
    October 1, 2015:
    Serial Number B226191 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: 19 jewels
  • June 8, 2015:
    Serial Number B226108 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: 19 jewels
  • December 12, 2014:
    Serial Number B225378 was reported as accurate
  • November 3, 2014:
    Serial Number B225697 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: change the plate from unknown to 3/4
    Changes since this report was submitted:
    Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
  • rjandladyj
    152
    July 20, 2014:
    Serial Number B225956 was reported as accurate
  • March 18, 2014:
    Serial Number B225821 was reported as accurate
  • March 5, 2014:
    Serial Number B225880 was reported as accurate
  • March 5, 2014:
    Serial Number B225880 was reported as accurate
  • March 5, 2014:
    Serial Number B225880 was reported as accurate
  • February 14, 2014:
    Serial Number B226069 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: 19 Jewels
    Changes since this report was submitted:
    Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
  • November 30, 2013:
    Serial Number B226138 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: jewels 19
    Changes since this report was submitted:
    Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
  • ATTAS013
    3
    November 19, 2013:
    Serial Number B225335 was reported as accurate
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