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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: 1B8069
Grade: 999B
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1947
Run Quantity: 3,700
Grade/Model Run: 5 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: 13 (0.35%)

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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.


ultimatekaiser 35 · July 16, 2023

Serial Number 1B6421 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2022

Serial Number 1B6535 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2021

Serial Number 1B8462 was reported as accurate.

quadcitycoin Supporter 73 · August 12, 2021

Serial Number 1B6644 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2021

Serial Number 1B6637 was reported as accurate.

jhkunkel 40 · January 26, 2021

Serial Number 1B6583 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2021

Serial Number 1B6118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2021

Serial Number 1B6118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2020

Serial Number 1B7827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2020

Serial Number 1B8171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2020

Serial Number 1B6632 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · July 27, 2020

Serial Number 1B5971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2020

Serial Number 1B6934 was reported as accurate.

Swoop7 23 · March 23, 2020

Serial Number 1B7568 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2020

Serial Number 1B5571 was reported as accurate.

Swoop7 23 · February 27, 2020

Serial Number 1B7568 was reported as accurate.

Andrew9000 85 · February 11, 2020

Serial Number 1B7596 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2019

Serial Number 1B6662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2019

Serial Number 1B5072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2019

Serial Number 1B6281 was reported as accurate.

JPSDPT 1 · August 11, 2019

Serial Number 1B7687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2019

Serial Number 1B6313 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2019

Serial Number 1B7227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2019

Serial Number 1B8084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2019

Serial Number 1B7568 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2018

Serial Number 1B8456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2018

Serial Number 1B5289 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2018

Serial Number 1B6625 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2018

Serial Number 1B6625 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · May 23, 2018

Serial Number 1B5971 was reported as accurate.

arveejay 3 · April 10, 2018

Serial Number 1B7807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2018

Serial Number 1B7003 was reported as accurate.

Joerealtor 74 · February 16, 2018

Serial Number 1B8084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2018

Serial Number 1B7764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2018

Serial Number 1B5411 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2018

Serial Number 1B5412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2017

Serial Number 1B7417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2017

Serial Number 1B5228 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2017

Serial Number 1B5672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2017

Serial Number 1B5884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2017

Serial Number 1B5884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2017

Serial Number 1B7982 was reported as accurate.

Dadspassion 3 · February 12, 2017

Serial Number 1B7136 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 11, 2017

Serial Number 1B8274 was reported as accurate.

Ball - Hamilton Grade 999B Pocket Watch