Pocket Watch Database

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

Ball - Hamilton

Grade: 999B

Manufacturer: Ball - Hamilton
Movement Serial Number: 1B18606
Grade: 999B
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1951
Run Quantity: 4,500
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,800
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: D32330
Movement Markings: Official Standard
Ball Watch Co.
Cleveland,O.
999B
21 Jewels
6 Positions Adjusted
Trade Mark
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.23
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
655.18
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.965%
Registry Population: 18 (0.40%)

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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.


jaspurlock2012 Supporter 110 · December 2, 2023

Serial Number 1B20194 was reported as accurate.

Blicquer Supporter 75 · November 22, 2023

Serial Number 1B22340 was reported as accurate.

ebsrods Supporter 108 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 1B21271 was reported as accurate.

jaspurlock2012 Supporter 110 · September 12, 2023

Serial Number 1B20194 was reported as accurate.

jaspurlock2012 Supporter 110 · August 2, 2023

Serial Number 1B20194 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2023

Serial Number 1B18741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2023

Serial Number 1B20246 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2022

Serial Number 1B20513 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2022

Serial Number 1B22849 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2022

Serial Number 1B22343 was reported as accurate.

updown655 25 · January 27, 2022

Serial Number 1B21039 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2021

Serial Number 1B22113 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2021

Serial Number 1B22349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2021

Serial Number 1B19015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2021

Serial Number 1B19319 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2021

Serial Number 1B21860 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 376 · June 2, 2021

Serial Number 1B20473 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2021

Serial Number 1B22074 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2021

Serial Number 1B19577 was reported as accurate.

wingman 3 · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 1B19577 was reported as accurate.

wingman 3 · February 8, 2021

Serial Number 1B19577 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2021

Serial Number 1B19577 was reported as accurate.

timekeeper48 Supporter 88 · February 6, 2021

Serial Number 1B22080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2020

Serial Number 1B22824 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2020

Serial Number 1B21865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2020

Serial Number 1B18757 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 365 · July 6, 2020

Serial Number 1B18945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2020

Serial Number 1B19815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2020

Serial Number 1B19429 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2020

Serial Number 1B21987 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2020

Serial Number 1B19684 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2020

Serial Number 1B22103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2020

Serial Number 1B21203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 1B21971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2020

Serial Number 1B21971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2019

Serial Number 1B19350 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2019

Serial Number 1B21339 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2019

Serial Number 1B22727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2019

Serial Number 1B19588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2019

Serial Number 1B22727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2019

Serial Number 1B22057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2019

Serial Number 1B22013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2019

Serial Number 1B20493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2019

Serial Number 1B21340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2019

Serial Number 1B20140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2019

Serial Number 1B22727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2019

Serial Number 1B18650 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2019

Serial Number 1B20218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2019

Serial Number 1B19584 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2019

Serial Number 1B19451 was reported as accurate.

Ball - Hamilton Grade 999B Pocket Watch