Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Queen

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: B642270 Question Mark
Grade: Queen Question Mark
Model: 1900 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1903 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,000 Question Mark
Size: 0s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Circular Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: D26267 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Queen
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
17 Jewels
Adj.
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.515 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.21 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
23.39 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.483% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.50%) Question Mark
Research Note: #B642270: PS; Overlapped Production. These serial numbers were also used by Hamilton for Ball production. See the Ball Hamilton data if movement does not match.; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #12,642,001

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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.


Anonymous · December 3, 2019

Serial Number B642097 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · September 16, 2019

Serial Number B642391 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: database shows 17 jewels, movement configuration:
Hunting; watch is stamped 21 jewels and is open
face.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

jacobwalls07 143 · November 28, 2018

Serial Number B642270 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is 0 size and pendant set. Everything else
is correct. I added pictures of this watch
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Queen
Size changed from 6 to 0
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

oldschool59 4 · February 7, 2018

Serial Number B642352 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a Hunter Case “QUEEN” movement and is
a size 6s ladies pocket watch.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Queen
Size changed from Unknown to 0
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · January 8, 2018

Serial Number B642079 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Queen
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · November 9, 2017

Serial Number B642078 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels, 5 positions, 16s, stamped saphire
ballets
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Queen
Size changed from Unknown to 0
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · October 20, 2017

Serial Number B642397 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Queen
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · October 20, 2017

Serial Number B642397 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Queen
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · May 9, 2015

Serial Number B642067 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Made by Hamilton. Adjusted 5 positions. 21 jewels.
Open face. RR grade. 3/4 plate. 16 size.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Queen
Size changed from Unknown to 0
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

rfregoso 55 · April 19, 2015

Serial Number B642189 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Queen
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

cnrengr 24 · June 25, 2014

Serial Number B642068 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels railroad grade production year 1934
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Queen
Size changed from Unknown to 0
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant