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Access Date: November 26, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: B237761 Question Mark
Grade: Official Standard Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1909 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 65 of 107 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 71,861 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Circular Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
U.S. Patents: D26267, D32330 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Official RR Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
5 Positions
Sapphire Pallets
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.465 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 213.95 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 1,381.31 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 75.276% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		9 (0.50%) Question Mark
Research Note: #B236958, #B237118, #B237403, #B237416, #B238003: 17j; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #15,232,701
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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.

jaspurlock2012 Supporter 125 · September 9, 2023

Serial Number B237689 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2022

Serial Number B236976 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · May 13, 2021

Serial Number B238003 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2020

Serial Number B238099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2020

Serial Number B237833 was reported as accurate.

dar505 22 · June 27, 2020

Serial Number B237418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2020

Serial Number B237673 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2020

Serial Number B238515 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2019

Serial Number B238099 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is 21 jewels

Anonymous · October 26, 2019

Serial Number B238099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2019

Serial Number B237533 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2019

Serial Number B237455 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2019

Serial Number B237099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2019

Serial Number B237905 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2019

Serial Number B237524 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 17 jewel watch all the numbers match!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Anonymous · December 12, 2018

Serial Number B238050 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 30, 2018

Serial Number B237689 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · October 22, 2018

Serial Number B238410 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch B238410 I have in my hand is all the
same as described but it has only 17 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

ebsrods Supporter 130 · July 30, 2018

Serial Number B237746 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: B237746 movement is marked 17 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Anonymous · April 27, 2018

Serial Number B237534 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · April 18, 2018

Serial Number B237778 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 18, 2018

Serial Number B237778 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 14, 2017

Serial Number B237778 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 14, 2017

Serial Number B237778 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 1, 2017

Serial Number B236976 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 1, 2017

Serial Number B236979 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · May 25, 2017

Serial Number B238255 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 28, 2017

Serial Number B237718 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · August 30, 2016

Serial Number B237020 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Picture of. Plate says 17 Jewel MVT.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

stephenhoy 13 · May 26, 2016

Serial Number B237319 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · April 18, 2016

Serial Number B238279 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · February 22, 2016

Serial Number B237416 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 18, 2015

Serial Number B238073 was reported as inaccurate.

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

allamerican 48 · May 15, 2015

Serial Number B237416 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 26, 2015

Serial Number B237713 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked 17 jewels. Otherwise OK
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j

Anonymous · January 15, 2015

Serial Number B238161 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · September 30, 2014

Serial Number B238515 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 25, 2014

Serial Number B237175 was reported as accurate.

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

waterford 1 · March 15, 2014

Serial Number B237761 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels not 19j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Railroad 34 · March 9, 2014

Serial Number B238410 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 6, 2014

Serial Number B238410 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

lee571 Supporter 79 · September 12, 2013

Serial Number B237790 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has 17 jewels. Also have seen lists via nawcc.org
showing production of this watch was in 1907.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · July 4, 2013

Serial Number B237198 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel adjusted 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · June 21, 2013

Serial Number B237748 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is 17 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

captnemo101 Supporter 19 · June 16, 2013

Serial Number B238439 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 Jewels not 19 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4