Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B217596
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 38 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: D26267, D32330
Movement Markings: Official RR Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
5 Positions
Sapphire Pallets
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
212.76
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: #B217810: 17j ORRS OF A5P; 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.


PastranoC 6 · July 4, 2021

Serial Number B217770 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2020

Serial Number B217975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2020

Serial Number B217716 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2020

Serial Number B217716 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 29, 2020

Serial Number B217710 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2020

Serial Number B217510 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2019

Serial Number B217761 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2017

Serial Number B217701 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2017

Serial Number B217655 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2015

Serial Number B217749 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · June 17, 2015

Serial Number B217652 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the watch is a 17 jewel and is adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

locomotive Supporter 81 · June 14, 2015

Serial Number B217652 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 16, 2015

Serial Number B217652 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 22, 2015

Serial Number B217810 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewels: 17 / Adjusted: Yes / Railroad Grade: Yes.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes