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https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/ball-waltham/B244553
Access Date: November 18, 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: B244553 Question Mark
Grade: Official Standard Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1910 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 72 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: Commercial Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.445 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		7 (0.58%) Question Mark
Research Note: #B244504 and #B244670: Reported as 17 Jewels.; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #18,244,501
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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.

strikeph Supporter 24 · May 7, 2024

Serial Number B244728 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 471 · April 6, 2024

Serial Number B244633 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is 21 jewels. Most RR grade movements
are 19 Jewels or greater (the exception is pre
1900 movements).

awalker1829 Supporter 74 · February 28, 2023

Serial Number B244504 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked 17 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 21j to 17j

awalker1829 Supporter 74 · February 13, 2023

Serial Number B244504 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 28, 2022

Serial Number B245454 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 · August 29, 2020

Serial Number B245431 was reported as accurate.

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

FlowerBelleLee 1 · July 10, 2020

Serial Number B244670 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The database indicates 21 jewels, but mine is
marked 17 jewels. Everything else matches.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · May 22, 2020

Serial Number B245085 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 19, 2019

Serial Number B244796 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 25, 2019

Serial Number B244798 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 25, 2019

Serial Number B244798 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 28, 2019

Serial Number B245407 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 28, 2019

Serial Number B245112 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 17, 2019

Serial Number B245112 was reported as accurate.

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

Wbridg10 111 · January 4, 2019

Serial Number B245645 was reported as accurate.

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

Wbridg10 111 · December 23, 2018

Serial Number B244553 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 13, 2018

Serial Number B245465 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 2, 2018

Serial Number B245645 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 30, 2018

Serial Number B245000 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 26, 2018

Serial Number B245085 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 29, 2017

Serial Number B244936 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 14, 2017

Serial Number B245407 was reported as accurate.

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

Watchme78 5 · January 3, 2017

Serial Number B245253 was reported as accurate.

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

SKINNERX 14 · March 16, 2016

Serial Number B245276 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 10, 2016

Serial Number B244523 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 4, 2016

Serial Number B245427 was reported as accurate.

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

rock862 242 · October 25, 2015

Serial Number B244609 was reported as accurate.

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

rock862 242 · October 19, 2015

Serial Number B244609 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 8, 2015

Serial Number B244762 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 29, 2015

Serial Number B245280 was reported as accurate.

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

Bsaladna 1 · August 22, 2015

Serial Number B245450 was reported as accurate.

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

Bsaladna 1 · August 22, 2015

Serial Number B245450 was reported as accurate.

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

philsan1a 221 · May 7, 2015

Serial Number B245410 was reported as accurate.

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

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 26, 2015

Serial Number B245112 was reported as accurate.

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

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · March 15, 2015

Serial Number B245656 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 4, 2015

Serial Number B244559 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 2, 2015

Serial Number B244559 was reported as accurate.

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

kbarnes81 54 · November 7, 2014

Serial Number B245268 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 1, 2014

Serial Number B245268 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 9, 2014

Serial Number B245685 was reported as accurate.

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