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

Ball - Hamilton

Grade: 999B

Manufacturer: Ball - Hamilton
Movement Serial Number: 1B24236
Grade: 999B
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1951
Run Quantity: 2,300
Grade/Model Run: 10 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: v52.221
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: 7 (0.30%)

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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.


Anonymous · February 12, 2024

Serial Number 1B25178 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2023

Serial Number 1B23725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2022

Serial Number 1B24719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2022

Serial Number 1B24912 was reported as accurate.

brg404 32 · May 25, 2022

Serial Number 1B24957 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2020

Serial Number 1B24328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2020

Serial Number 1B23216 was reported as accurate.

Dutchcollecter 15 · October 14, 2020

Serial Number 1B24235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2020

Serial Number 1B24820 was reported as accurate.

Rolls7s 6 · January 31, 2020

Serial Number 1B25071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2019

Serial Number 1B25294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2019

Serial Number 1B24792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2019

Serial Number 1B24956 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2019

Serial Number 1B23341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2019

Serial Number 1B25085 was reported as accurate.

senorchisme 17 · April 28, 2019

Serial Number 1B23882 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2019

Serial Number 1B23069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2019

Serial Number 1B25077 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2019

Serial Number 1B25077 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2018

Serial Number 1B24653 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 500 · December 15, 2018

Serial Number 1B25037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2018

Serial Number 1B24127 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2018

Serial Number 1B23948 was reported as accurate.

barberr1 67 · May 11, 2018

Serial Number 1B24235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2018

Serial Number 1B23489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2018

Serial Number 1B23489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2018

Serial Number 1B23196 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2018

Serial Number 1B24613 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2018

Serial Number 1B24613 was reported as accurate.

Joerealtor 74 · February 15, 2018

Serial Number 1B23924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2018

Serial Number 1B23056 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2017

Serial Number 1B23886 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2017

Serial Number 1B23886 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2017

Serial Number 1B24726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2017

Serial Number 1B23056 was reported as accurate.

perby1 3 · May 24, 2017

Serial Number 1B24443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2017

Serial Number 1B24166 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2017

Serial Number 1B23317 was reported as accurate.

Ball - Hamilton Grade 999B Pocket Watch