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Access Date: April 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B245906
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 73 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 Jewels
Adjusted
5 Positions
Sapphire Pallets
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
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 (0.20%)
Research Note: #B245906: 19j, #B245755: Reported as 19 Jewels.; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #18,245,701
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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.

Anonymous · December 21, 2021

Serial Number B246177 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is 19 jewels, not 21.Must be a mixed run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

gpniwa 1 · December 6, 2021

Serial Number B245906 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Number of jewels is listed as 21. Markings
indicate 19 jewelws
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

JPFour Supporter 8 · June 19, 2021

Serial Number B246137 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewels (marked) not 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 28, 2019

Serial Number B245803 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 14, 2018

Serial Number B245826 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement # B245826 is stamped 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · June 26, 2017

Serial Number B245826 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is stamped 19 jewels site says 21
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · August 25, 2016

Serial Number B245755 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number B245755 is a19 jewel,not a 21
,as the database states.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · August 25, 2016

Serial Number B245755 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 1, 2015

Serial Number B245950 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 · November 22, 2013

Serial Number B245843 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is 19 jewels, not 21, but everything else is
the same
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4