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Access Date: November 14, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Ball - Waltham

Grade: Official Standard

Manufacturer: Ball - Waltham Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: B238977 Question Mark
Grade: Official Standard Question Mark
Model: 1899 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 66 of 107 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 71,861 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Circular Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
U.S. Patents: D26267, D32330 Question Mark
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 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 213.95 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 1,381.31 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 75.276% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		9 (0.64%) Question Mark
Research Note: #B238884, #B238977, #B239058: 19j; 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.

DisprBJR Supporter 15 · January 21, 2024

Serial Number B239912 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 612 · October 2, 2023

Serial Number B239132 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2023

Serial Number B238765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2023

Serial Number B239099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2023

Serial Number B239099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2022

Serial Number B239280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2022

Serial Number B239158 was reported as accurate.

Dan4606 Supporter 4 · February 18, 2022

Serial Number B239058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2021

Serial Number B238972 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 249 · July 24, 2021

Serial Number B239058 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 249 · July 22, 2021

Serial Number B238849 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 19 Jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

hobbsy36 7 · December 16, 2020

Serial Number B238832 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note my movement states 19 jewels and pat on Nov
17-86
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j

Anonymous · August 16, 2020

Serial Number B239617 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2020

Serial Number B239158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2020

Serial Number B239031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2019

Serial Number B239339 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2019

Serial Number B239187 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 386 · April 24, 2019

Serial Number B238977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2019

Serial Number B239420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2018

Serial Number B238674 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2018

Serial Number B239819 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2018

Serial Number B238816 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2018

Serial Number B239234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2017

Serial Number B239256 was reported as accurate.

afterhours Supporter 28 · April 1, 2017

Serial Number B238884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2017

Serial Number B238987 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2016

Serial Number B239286 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · September 25, 2016

Serial Number B239720 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2016

Serial Number B238663 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked as 17 jewels

Anonymous · January 17, 2016

Serial Number B239047 was reported as accurate.

Hambone16319 5 · November 30, 2015

Serial Number B239824 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2015

Serial Number B239084 was reported as accurate.

rock862 242 · October 25, 2015

Serial Number B239884 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 26, 2015

Serial Number B239470 was reported as accurate.

Utes1972 13 · January 31, 2015

Serial Number B239019 was reported as accurate.

hapc001 11 · January 29, 2015

Serial Number B239346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2015

Serial Number B239019 was reported as accurate.

rfregoso 55 · August 25, 2014

Serial Number B239670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2014

Serial Number B239638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2014

Serial Number B239180 was reported as accurate.

powerseller9999 5 · November 4, 2013

Serial Number B239411 was reported as accurate.

dlabree14 36 · October 21, 2013

Serial Number B239121 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2013

Serial Number B239047 was reported as accurate.

Railroad 34 · August 12, 2013

Serial Number B239097 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2013

Serial Number B239839 was reported as accurate.

ncplumber 150 · June 16, 2013

Serial Number B238825 was reported as accurate.