Pocket Watch Database

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

Ball - Hamilton

Grade: 999B

Manufacturer: Ball - Hamilton
Movement Serial Number: 28036
Grade: 999B
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 7 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: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.93
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%
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.


Anonymous · April 30, 2020

Serial Number 28071 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

timerestored 278 · September 10, 2014

Serial Number 28038 was reported as accurate.

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