Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Ball - Waltham

Grade: Commercial Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: B218254 Question Mark
Grade: Commercial Standard Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1906 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 35 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 16,340 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Circular Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: D26267, D32330 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Commercial Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland, O.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Sapphire Pallets
Trade Mark
Pat.Nov.17.96
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.04 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
100.00 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.646% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.67%) Question Mark
Research Note: #B218103: 17j CS HTG PS; Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #13,218,001

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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.


Hogger1975 Supporter 2 · November 17, 2021

Serial Number B218509 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It’s a 16 jewel with pendent set movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 11, 2021

Serial Number B218506 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16 Jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

cjbrem Supporter 859 · October 6, 2020

Serial Number B218577 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked "16 Jewels"
No lever = Pendant set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

billkov 98 · September 30, 2020

Serial Number B218543 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 26, 2020

Serial Number B218543 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 19, 2020

Serial Number B218321 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 1, 2020

Serial Number B218130 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 18, 2020

Serial Number B218577 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 13, 2017

Serial Number B218413 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stamped 16 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

rock862 242 · August 6, 2016

Serial Number B218254 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a pendant set watch
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 26, 2016

Serial Number B218540 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: JEWELS 16 (ENGRAVED ON MOVEMENT); MOVEMENT
SETTING: PENDANT;
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 16, 2016

Serial Number B218540 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 21, 2015

Serial Number B218315 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes