Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B0560641
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 104 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: D26267, D32330
Movement Markings: Official RR Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
19 Jewels
Adjusted
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 (0.40%)
Research Note: #B0560911: 19j; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #10,560,501

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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 · April 7, 2022

Serial Number B0560851 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2022

Serial Number B0560911 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2020

Serial Number B0560538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2019

Serial Number B0560641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2019

Serial Number B0560641 was reported as accurate.

swhite1750 28 · March 30, 2019

Serial Number B0560641 was reported as accurate.

swhite1750 28 · March 30, 2019

Serial Number B0560641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2018

Serial Number B0560882 was reported as accurate.

locomotive Supporter 81 · March 25, 2018

Serial Number B0560938 was reported as accurate.

locomotive Supporter 81 · March 21, 2018

Serial Number B0560938 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2017

Serial Number B0560922 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2016

Serial Number B0560619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2015

Serial Number B0560612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2015

Serial Number B0560714 was reported as accurate.

harris498 53 · June 24, 2014

Serial Number B0560583 was reported as accurate.

harris498 53 · June 23, 2014

Serial Number B0560583 was reported as accurate.

Railroad 34 · March 7, 2014

Serial Number B560660 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2013

Serial Number B0560711 was reported as accurate.