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Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: B225443 Question Mark
Grade: Official Standard Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Members Only Data Question Mark
Run Quantity: Members Only Data Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: Members Only Data Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: Members Only Data Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Members Only Data Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Members Only Data Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Members Only Data Question Mark
Hairspring: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Members Only Data Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Members Only Data Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Members Only Data Question Mark
U.S. Patents: Members Only Data Question Mark
Movement Markings: Members Only Data
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.642 Question Mark
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Registry Population:
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4 (2.00%) Question Mark
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 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