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From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Commercial Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B261336
Grade: Commercial Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 22 of 35
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,340
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
U.S. Patents: D26267, D32330
Movement Markings: Commercial Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.249
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.15
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
210.72
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.663%
Registry Population: 8 (1.60%)
Research Note: #B0261431: 15j; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #10,261,001

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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.


Blicquer Supporter 75 · July 14, 2022

Serial Number B0261431 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Sorry, should have caught this before I verified
this before. Jewel count is 15J on this example,
not 17, as confirmed by the watchmaker who cleaned
it, and because there is no pillar plate jewel for
the center wheel arbor.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j

Blicquer Supporter 75 · July 13, 2022

Serial Number B0261431 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j

Anonymous · September 18, 2020

Serial Number B0261442 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is marked commercial standard
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j

Sliide 28 · August 25, 2020

Serial Number B261237 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: is 21j not 17
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · June 5, 2020

Serial Number B261237 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is mark 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · October 4, 2019

Serial Number B261275 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: B 261273 is marked “21 Jewels”
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · September 27, 2019

Serial Number B0261442 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j

Anonymous · March 31, 2019

Serial Number B261114 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21j adjusted official standard grade 16s
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · March 24, 2019

Serial Number B0261442 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement marked commercial standard
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j

Anonymous · March 11, 2019

Serial Number B0261442 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j

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:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · May 28, 2018

Serial Number B0261061 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

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:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · July 30, 2017

Serial Number B261315 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · March 22, 2017

Serial Number B261441 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked Official RR Standard
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j

rock862 242 · September 9, 2016

Serial Number B0261420 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is a commercial standard
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j

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:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · August 6, 2016

Serial Number B0261474 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j

rock862 242 · August 6, 2016

Serial Number B0261474 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is comical standard
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j

Anonymous · May 8, 2016

Serial Number B261199 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

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:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · November 28, 2015

Serial Number B261123 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

ncplumber 150 · November 13, 2015

Serial Number B0261446 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j

Anonymous · October 22, 2015

Serial Number B0261446 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j

brcbuyer 5 · July 20, 2015

Serial Number B261050 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

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:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · March 30, 2015

Serial Number B0261452 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number B261032 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · January 4, 2015

Serial Number B261032 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · December 5, 2014

Serial Number B261326 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · August 12, 2014

Serial Number B261355 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is 21j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
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:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Roberto 43 · January 11, 2014

Serial Number B261441 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · November 14, 2013

Serial Number B0261412 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: only has 15 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4