Pocket Watch Database
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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: | B256849 | |
| Grade: | Official Standard | |
| Model: | 1899 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1915 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| 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 |
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| 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: | 2 (0.20%) | |
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Research Note: Reports suggest this run features 19 Jewels.; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #20,256,501
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Population Registry for This Run
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There are 2 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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.
maximilian 24 · January 9, 2023
Serial Number B257482 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 23, 2022
Serial Number B257268 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 17, 2021
Serial Number B256732 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 24, 2020
Serial Number B257356 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · November 1, 2020
Serial Number B257179 was reported as inaccurate.
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Anonymous · January 24, 2020
Serial Number B257038 was reported as inaccurate.
now on eBay.
Anonymous · April 22, 2019
Serial Number B256930 was reported as accurate.
bobpat81 23 · April 9, 2019
Serial Number B256930 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · February 27, 2019
Serial Number B256792 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 28, 2019
Serial Number B256792 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 6, 2017
Serial Number B257313 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 4, 2016
Serial Number B257353 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 4, 2016
Serial Number B257353 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 16, 2016
Serial Number B257356 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 13, 2016
Serial Number B257356 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 20, 2015
Serial Number B256950 was reported as inaccurate.
rock862 242 · October 11, 2015
Serial Number B256994 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 25, 2015
Serial Number B256994 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · August 13, 2015
Serial Number B256668 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 12, 2014
Serial Number B256603 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 10, 2014
Serial Number B257013 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · July 23, 2014
Serial Number B257357 was reported as inaccurate.
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