Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: B240324 Question Mark
Grade: Official Standard Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1910 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 68 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: D32330 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 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
1 (0.25%) Question Mark
Research Note: Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #18,240,001

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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 · February 23, 2024

Serial Number B240525 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewels

Anonymous · February 6, 2022

Serial Number B240510 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 17j watch. Can provide photos if needed.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 3, 2019

Serial Number B240205 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · November 19, 2017

Serial Number B240348 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · May 4, 2016

Serial Number B240208 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch movement marked 17 jewels.......not 21j as
posted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · March 31, 2016

Serial Number B240568 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

barberr 4 · March 21, 2016

Serial Number B240568 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · February 20, 2015

Serial Number B240462 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch 17 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · February 13, 2015

Serial Number B240462 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This mvt. Is 17 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j