Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B240672
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 1,100
Grade/Model Run: 69 of 107
Grade/Model Total Production: 71,861
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
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: D26267, D32330
Movement Markings: Official RR Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
19 [or 21 Plugged] Jewels
Adjusted
5 Positions
Sapphire Pallets
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
212.76
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: 3 (0.27%)
Research Note: #B240672: 21j (Plugged); 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.


cjbrem Supporter 499 · August 3, 2023

Serial Number B241552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2022

Serial Number B241537 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch has 19 jewels. Serial number B 241537.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · August 9, 2021

Serial Number B240780 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 12, 2021

Serial Number B240862 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 19 j movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · April 3, 2021

Serial Number B240662 was reported as inaccurate.

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

BHorBeefy 1 · April 3, 2021

Serial Number B241350 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

rjmurton1964 34 · September 25, 2019

Serial Number B240672 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 20, 2019

Serial Number B241232 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 30, 2019

Serial Number B240805 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 11, 2019

Serial Number B241055 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · October 30, 2018

Serial Number B241523 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · August 23, 2018

Serial Number B241585 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 11, 2018

Serial Number B240889 was reported as accurate.

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

Pounder83 20 · October 28, 2017

Serial Number B240945 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewel not 21
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · October 28, 2017

Serial Number B240945 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 7, 2017

Serial Number B240726 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · May 5, 2017

Serial Number B240994 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · January 28, 2017

Serial Number B241305 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch mvt says 19 jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · October 10, 2016

Serial Number B241671 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Plate says 19 jewels ,not 21
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · September 10, 2015

Serial Number B241342 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NOTE: THIS IS A 19 JEWEL WATCH
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · September 10, 2015

Serial Number B241342 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 20, 2015

Serial Number B241370 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · March 11, 2015

Serial Number B240794 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 10, 2014

Serial Number B240685 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MODEL: BALL; YEAR: 1913; JEWELS: 17; PLATE: 3/4;
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · June 30, 2014

Serial Number B241370 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch has 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

JYinME 3 · January 6, 2014

Serial Number B241395 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: B241395 has 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · August 1, 2013

Serial Number B241147 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 241147 has 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4