Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B232659
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 61 of 107
Grade/Model Total Production: 71,861
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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: No
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
U.S. Patents: D32330
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.41
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.70
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.847%
Registry Population: 1 (1.00%)
Research Note: #B232666: Reported as 21j.; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #15,232,601

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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 · January 9, 2021

Serial Number B232663 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j

Anonymous · May 9, 2020

Serial Number B232666 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 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 19j to 21j