Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B236531
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 1,900
Grade/Model Run: 64 of 107
Grade/Model Total Production: 71,861
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
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.
19 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: 8 (0.42%)
Research Note: #B235483, #B235662, #B236189: 19j. Some watches from this run feature wind indicators (rare). #B235985: Verified with Wind Indicator, 19j, A5P Marking [JH].; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #15,232,701

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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 19, 2024

Serial Number B235943 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a wind indicator.

Anonymous · December 4, 2023

Serial Number B236484 was reported as accurate.

CJEmpire3 100 · August 24, 2022

Serial Number B236420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2022

Serial Number B236556 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2021

Serial Number B234946 was reported as accurate.

singing3 Supporter 43 · December 23, 2020

Serial Number B235670 was reported as accurate.

Pounder83 20 · October 19, 2020

Serial Number B235280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2020

Serial Number B235280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2020

Serial Number B235290 was reported as accurate.

jeremcox 1 · September 18, 2020

Serial Number B235038 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2020

Serial Number B235372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2020

Serial Number B235048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2019

Serial Number B235911 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · April 3, 2019

Serial Number B236220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2019

Serial Number B235372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number B235866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2018

Serial Number B235521 was reported as accurate.

PyroBunny11 37 · December 16, 2018

Serial Number B235520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2018

Serial Number B236364 was reported as accurate.

watchman4831 193 · March 21, 2018

Serial Number B236364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2018

Serial Number B235166 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2018

Serial Number B235166 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · November 27, 2017

Serial Number B235166 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2017

Serial Number B235917 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2017

Serial Number B234927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2017

Serial Number B234927 was reported as accurate.

ticker32 Supporter 84 · December 9, 2016

Serial Number B236189 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · November 17, 2016

Serial Number B236189 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · November 16, 2016

Serial Number B236189 was reported as accurate.

Zakanycz 8 · October 30, 2016

Serial Number B235754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2016

Serial Number B235521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2016

Serial Number B236251 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 29, 2016

Serial Number B235372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2015

Serial Number B236284 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2015

Serial Number B235614 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2015

Serial Number B235963 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 2, 2015

Serial Number B235789 was reported as accurate.

pawnone 10 · January 19, 2015

Serial Number B235372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2015

Serial Number B235521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2014

Serial Number B236749 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · July 20, 2014

Serial Number B235133 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2014

Serial Number B235912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2014

Serial Number B235912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2014

Serial Number B235524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2013

Serial Number B236373 was reported as accurate.

avs1244 5 · August 9, 2013

Serial Number B235524 was reported as accurate.

avs1244 5 · August 8, 2013

Serial Number B235524 was reported as accurate.