Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Commercial Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B247537
Grade: Commercial Standard
Model: 1894
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
35.09
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.119%
Registry Population: 3 (0.30%)
Research Note: Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #18,247,201

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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 · January 16, 2023

Serial Number B247736 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · December 19, 2022

Serial Number B247376 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2021

Serial Number B247349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2020

Serial Number B248008 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · April 4, 2019

Serial Number B247719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2018

Serial Number B248109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2017

Serial Number B247976 was reported as accurate.

pduling 9 · May 26, 2017

Serial Number B247899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2016

Serial Number B247448 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is marked adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 18, 2015

Serial Number B247781 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement on this watch is marked adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 11, 2015

Serial Number B247360 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement of this watch is marked adjusted.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 22, 2015

Serial Number B247644 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

rnfwatch Supporter 124 · February 11, 2014

Serial Number B247537 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Plate is 3/4 Plate.
Movement is marked Adjusted.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 23, 2013

Serial Number B247554 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MINE SAYS ADJUSTED AND JUST FYI IT IS A
PRESENTATION WATCH FROM WEBB C. BALL CO. TO THE
GYRO CLUB WON BY S.A. FROLKING DEC. 30, 1915 THIS
IS ON THE DUST COVER THANKS SS SW OLD FASHIONED
BOW
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes