Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Commercial Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B229432
Grade: Commercial Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 35
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,340
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: D32330
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.15
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
210.72
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.663%
Registry Population: 1 (0.10%)
Research Note: Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #15,228,901

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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 · February 13, 2022

Serial Number B229505 was reported as accurate.

SurferBob619 5 · July 5, 2021

Serial Number B229073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2020

Serial Number B229177 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2019

Serial Number B229345 was reported as accurate.

Wbridg10 111 · December 22, 2018

Serial Number B229356 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · December 22, 2018

Serial Number B229356 was reported as accurate.

EEMorgan 7 · September 11, 2018

Serial Number B229438 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement setting is Stem, Not Lever
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · March 3, 2018

Serial Number B229449 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is not a lever set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · February 17, 2018

Serial Number B229449 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked Adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 27, 2016

Serial Number B229638 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 5, 2014

Serial Number B229476 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted on movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4