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Access Date: April 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Ball - Hamilton Grade 999B Pocket Watch
Ball - Hamilton

Grade: 999B

Manufacturer: Ball - Hamilton
Movement Serial Number: 118708
Grade: 999B
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 21
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,300
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: D26267, 565955, D24446
Movement Markings: Official RR Standard
Ball & Co. Cleveland.
Adjusted
17 Jewels
Sapphire Pallets
Safety Pinion
Trade Mark
Patented Nov.17.96
Pat.Aug.18'96.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 9.93
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 74.97
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 2.861%
Registry Population: 1 (0.33%)
Research Note: Patented Pierced "Balloon" Hands. , “Patented” on Barrel Bridge
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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.

pmtime Supporter 405 · October 4, 2023

Serial Number 118786 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial # is only marked 999, other
specifications correct. Additionally, the mvt. is
also marked "O of RC" (Order of Railway
Conductors).
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The "999B" is an internal classification system.

Anonymous · May 21, 2023

Serial Number 118805 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2019

Serial Number 118980 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · December 10, 2018

Serial Number 118947 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

jacobwalls07 143 · November 2, 2018

Serial Number 118708 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

jacobwalls07 143 · October 31, 2018

Serial Number 118708 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Full plate the rest is correcr
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Just4orfun 117 · September 12, 2018

Serial Number 118980 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

jacobwalls07 143 · September 11, 2018

Serial Number 118980 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · November 8, 2017

Serial Number 118869 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 118709 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full
Ball - Hamilton Grade 999B Pocket Watch