Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B204249
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 107
Grade/Model Total Production: 71,861
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Setting: Mixed
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.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Sapphire Pallets
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
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: 2 (0.67%)
Research Note: #B204230: PS; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #13,204,001

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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 · August 21, 2021

Serial Number B204149 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number B204281 was reported as accurate.

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

wicozani 73 · July 30, 2019

Serial Number B204241 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 21, 2013

Serial Number B204026 was reported as accurate.

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