Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Ball - Hamilton Grade 999B Pocket Watch

Ball - Hamilton

Grade: 999B

Manufacturer: Ball - Hamilton
Movement Serial Number: 14966
Grade: 999B
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 21
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,300
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular Damascening
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Movement Markings: Official RR Standard or Brotherhood Markings
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.88
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: 4 (4.00%)
Research Note: “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.


awalker1829 Supporter 63 · January 6, 2024

Serial Number 14930 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2015

Serial Number 14974 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

rjrake 62 · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 14962 was reported as accurate.

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