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Access Date: August 31, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B216672
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 34 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: 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: v52.387
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%
Research Note: Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #13,216,201
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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 1, 2017

Serial Number B216679 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2017

Serial Number B216527 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 27, 2015

Serial Number B216505 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 4, 2013

Serial Number B216637 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is adjusted and the watch is 17 jewel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4