Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Commercial Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B211584
Grade: Commercial Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 35
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,340
Size: 16s
Jewels: 16j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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.
16 Jewels
Adjusted
Sapphire Pallets
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.96
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
100.00
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.646%
Registry Population: 4 (0.80%)
Research Note: #B211717: 16j CS HTG PS; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #13,211,401

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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 · March 30, 2023

Serial Number B211584 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2022

Serial Number B211584 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2021

Serial Number B211543 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #B211543, 16j, Pendant, Commercial Standard
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

slusher1 3 · March 30, 2021

Serial Number B211691 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a 16j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · June 11, 2020

Serial Number B211404 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked 16 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · May 19, 2020

Serial Number B211869 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16 jewels. Pendant set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

733harry 33 · May 9, 2020

Serial Number B211404 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · April 15, 2020

Serial Number B211696 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16J, HUNTERS
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · April 14, 2020

Serial Number B211534 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels or 16 not 19. And its hunting not open
face. Stem is at the 3 oclock position.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

ralph1 105 · April 7, 2020

Serial Number B211717 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: hopefully I sent pictures of movement and dial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · April 3, 2020

Serial Number B211404 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16 JEWELS
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · October 17, 2019

Serial Number B211717 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: hunter, 16 jewel serial #B211717
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · April 13, 2019

Serial Number B211757 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

sukay85 8 · November 17, 2018

Serial Number B211793 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16j hunter pendant set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · August 23, 2018

Serial Number B211585 was reported as accurate.

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

ncplumber 150 · December 9, 2016

Serial Number B211785 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 2, 2014

Serial Number B211826 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Official Standard to Commercial Standard
Jewels changed from 19j to 16j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4