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Access Date: November 23, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Ball - Hamilton Grade 999B Pocket Watch
Ball - Hamilton

Grade: 999B

Manufacturer: Ball - Hamilton Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 118708 Question Mark
Grade: 999B Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 21 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,300 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Circular Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Regulator: Ball Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: D26267, 565955, D24446 Question Mark
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 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 9.93 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 74.97 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 2.861% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		2 (0.67%) Question Mark
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.

CJEmpire3 113 · June 6, 2024

Serial Number 118892 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 612 · 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