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Access Date: December 29, 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: B260485 Question Mark
Grade: Official Standard Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1918 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 80 of 107 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 71,861 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j 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: Official RR Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
19 Jewels
Adjusted
5 Positions
Sapphire Pallets
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 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		8 (0.80%) Question Mark
Research Note: #B260763, #B261114: 19j; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #22,260,001
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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.

billreid 144 · July 1, 2022

Serial Number B260763 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · June 13, 2022

Serial Number B260485 was reported as accurate.

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

Sliide 28 · August 25, 2020

Serial Number B261237 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: is 21j not 17
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · June 5, 2020

Serial Number B261237 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is mark 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · February 22, 2020

Serial Number B260870 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · February 21, 2020

Serial Number B260870 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · October 4, 2019

Serial Number B261275 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: B 261273 is marked “21 Jewels”
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · March 31, 2019

Serial Number B261114 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21j adjusted official standard grade 16s
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · October 14, 2018

Serial Number B0261149 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 Jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · May 28, 2018

Serial Number B0261061 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · November 19, 2017

Serial Number B261005 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is marked "21 Jewels". Not 17 Jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

retireenow 11 · November 6, 2017

Serial Number B260424 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is 19J, not 21J.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · July 30, 2017

Serial Number B261315 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

rbiggs2850 9 · December 11, 2016

Serial Number B260812 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · September 6, 2016

Serial Number B0261367 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: lever to pendant
not marked adjusted
not railroad grade
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · August 30, 2016

Serial Number B260674 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is on sale on eBay
31 Aug 16 tuff_tuff01 seller
19J Official Standard
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · May 8, 2016

Serial Number B261199 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · December 10, 2015

Serial Number B261168 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

rock862 242 · December 8, 2015

Serial Number B260813 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement says official standard 19 jewels
,not commercial and not 17 jewels as database
says.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · November 28, 2015

Serial Number B261123 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

brcbuyer 5 · July 20, 2015

Serial Number B261050 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

philsan1a 221 · July 5, 2015

Serial Number B261293 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Official Standard, 5 positions, 21 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · May 13, 2015

Serial Number B260570 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My Ball Ser. B260570 says on the movement Official
RR grade, 19 jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number B261032 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · January 4, 2015

Serial Number B261032 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · December 5, 2014

Serial Number B261326 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

timerestored 278 · August 27, 2014

Serial Number B260643 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Official Standard, Adjusted 5 Positions, 19
Jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · August 15, 2014

Serial Number B260674 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The one i have is a 19 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

zagloba 6 · August 14, 2014

Serial Number B260418 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewels model
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · August 12, 2014

Serial Number B261355 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is 21j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · March 30, 2014

Serial Number B261383 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewells
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · August 20, 2013

Serial Number B260433 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 28, 2013

Serial Number B260782 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Commercial Standard to Official Standard
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j