Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B240324
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 68 of 107
Grade/Model Total Production: 71,861
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
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: D32330
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: 1 (0.25%)
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