Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B225443
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 50 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
5 Positions
Sapphire Pallets
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
213.95
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: 4 (2.00%)
Research Note: #B225443: 19j; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #15,225,001

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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.


Anonymous · April 24, 2021

Serial Number B225569 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one also is marked "19 Jewels." cheers duffy
l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · February 15, 2021

Serial Number B225508 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have this watch in my shop for service it is a
19 jewel movement not 17 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · 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.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · December 24, 2019

Serial Number B225471 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · November 28, 2016

Serial Number B225443 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Chronified Supporter 212 · November 25, 2016

Serial Number B225443 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j