Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B268608
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Run: 88 of 107
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: D32330
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: 1 (0.13%)
Research Note: Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #23,267,901

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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.


Wadehayes 24 · August 20, 2023

Serial Number B268028 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · February 11, 2023

Serial Number B268347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2022

Serial Number B268347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2020

Serial Number B268064 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · February 7, 2020

Serial Number B268432 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Same, but 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · November 14, 2019

Serial Number B268007 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · October 26, 2019

Serial Number B268432 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewel not 21
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

bubba70 543 · June 5, 2019

Serial Number B268185 was reported as accurate.

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

danswatch 2 · May 24, 2019

Serial Number B268007 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My Ball , serial #268007 is 19 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

arcyclark Supporter 2 · April 11, 2019

Serial Number B268125 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · February 8, 2018

Serial Number B267977 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · November 8, 2017

Serial Number B268697 was reported as accurate.

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

FLucaj 2 · April 23, 2016

Serial Number B268000 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 25, 2016

Serial Number B268000 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 4, 2015

Serial Number B268115 was reported as accurate.

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

smoken 110 · July 10, 2014

Serial Number B268314 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · January 22, 2014

Serial Number B267985 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 16, 2014

Serial Number B267985 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 20, 2013

Serial Number B268608 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Its 19 jewels, your movement description is 21
jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4