dcooper · May 18, 2024
Serial Number B230580 was reported as accurate.
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Access Date: June 3, 2026
From the American Horology Archive:
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Grade: Official Standard
| Manufacturer: | Ball - Waltham | ? |
| Movement Serial Number: | B230580 | ? |
| Grade: | Official Standard | ? |
| Model: | 1899 | ? |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1908 | ? |
| Run Quantity: | 300 | ? |
| Grade/Model Run: | 58 of 107 | ? |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 71,861 | ? |
| Variant Est. Production: | 19,000 (16S-M1899-21J-O-L) | ? |
| 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 | ? |
| Movement Markings: | Official RR Standard Ball Watch Co. Cleveland, O. 21 [Plugged] Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions Sapphire Pallets Trade Mark Pat.Nov.17.96 | ? |
| Case: | Various | ? |
| Database Version: | v52.978 | ? |
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Research Note: #B230708: 21j (Plugged); Corresponds to Waltham Serial run starting with #15,230,001
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Anonymous · June 13, 2022
Serial Number B230508 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
Anonymous · January 1, 2022
Serial Number B230530 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: marked 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
Anonymous · June 10, 2021
Serial Number B230593 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: My watch has a little plug installed that says 21 jewels, but might have said 19 jewels originally.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
Anonymous · July 29, 2019
Serial Number B230523 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Stamped 21 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
Anonymous · July 25, 2019
Serial Number B230589 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: The B230589 movement I have has 21 jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
bubba70 · July 3, 2019
Serial Number B230523 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
Anonymous · April 6, 2017
Serial Number B230708 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Watch is marked 21 jewel instead of 19.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
hiddentreasures · November 3, 2016
Serial Number B230705 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: My movement is stamped 21 Jewels instead of 19
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Jewels changed from 19j to 21j