Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B259536
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 78 of 107
Grade/Model Total Production: 71,861
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
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.
21 Jewels
Adjusted
5 Positions
Sapphire Pallets
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
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 (0.33%)
Research Note: #B259536: 21j; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #20,259,401

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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 · March 18, 2024

Serial Number B259518 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2021

Serial Number B259504 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2020

Serial Number B259825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2020

Serial Number B259550 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2020

Serial Number B259550 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2018

Serial Number B259840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2017

Serial Number B259638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2016

Serial Number B259645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2016

Serial Number B259645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2016

Serial Number B259757 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2015

Serial Number B259558 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2015

Serial Number B259558 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2015

Serial Number B259558 was reported as accurate.

bunchj2 103 · February 17, 2015

Serial Number B259923 was reported as accurate.

tigger2 1 · October 18, 2014

Serial Number B259719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2014

Serial Number B259719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2013

Serial Number B259833 was reported as accurate.