Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: B253217
Grade: Official Standard
Model: 1899
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 4,500
Grade/Model Run: 75 of 107
Grade/Model Total Production: 71,861
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
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.
21 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: 23 (0.51%)
Research Note: #B249212, #B249409, #B249921, #B250443, #B250890, #B251207, #B252409, #B252950: 21j; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #18,249,201

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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 · October 15, 2023

Serial Number B249489 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · September 22, 2023

Serial Number B253571 was reported as accurate.

Reitnauer 11 · July 8, 2023

Serial Number B253618 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2023

Serial Number B252770 was reported as accurate.

Reitnauer 11 · July 8, 2022

Serial Number B253618 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2021

Serial Number B249729 was reported as accurate.

Wadewes601 3 · November 10, 2021

Serial Number B251261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2021

Serial Number B250891 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2021

Serial Number B252613 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2021

Serial Number B249489 was reported as accurate.

CJEmpire3 100 · June 19, 2021

Serial Number B250340 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 568 · June 14, 2021

Serial Number B250086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2021

Serial Number B253391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2021

Serial Number B252418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2021

Serial Number B252748 was reported as accurate.

bob62938 4 · February 19, 2021

Serial Number B249212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2021

Serial Number B251202 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · December 6, 2020

Serial Number B251060 was reported as accurate.

bunnofnickle 67 · July 12, 2020

Serial Number B252189 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2020

Serial Number B249811 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2020

Serial Number B252411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2020

Serial Number B250340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2020

Serial Number B251060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2020

Serial Number B251060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2020

Serial Number B252589 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2019

Serial Number B252085 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 365 · November 12, 2019

Serial Number B249388 was reported as accurate.

10mikemikes 25 · October 4, 2019

Serial Number B251637 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2019

Serial Number B251030 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2019

Serial Number B252613 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2019

Serial Number B252843 was reported as accurate.

Watchbuddy 13 · June 27, 2019

Serial Number B252434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2019

Serial Number B252613 was reported as accurate.

orrelse Supporter 13 · April 1, 2019

Serial Number B251711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2019

Serial Number B251711 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 9, 2019

Serial Number B251964 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 8, 2019

Serial Number B251746 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · February 5, 2019

Serial Number B251746 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2019

Serial Number B252764 was reported as accurate.

v3ngence 32 · December 10, 2018

Serial Number B249409 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2018

Serial Number B253509 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · October 30, 2018

Serial Number B250890 was reported as accurate.

LloydMV 5 · August 20, 2018

Serial Number B249604 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2018

Serial Number B253338 was reported as accurate.

newross 2 · May 3, 2018

Serial Number B251392 was reported as accurate.

newross 2 · May 3, 2018

Serial Number B251392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2018

Serial Number B250443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2018

Serial Number B253507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2018

Serial Number B253507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2017

Serial Number B252613 was reported as accurate.